Indiana University received a $16 million Lilly Endowment grant to help connect the university to the Bloomington community.

The grant money will be used for the development of the Trades District. The partnership is prioritizing building out more spaces for upcoming business startups to keep local talent in the city.

Read more: IU Innovates nurtures entrepreneurs

IU leaders and representatives of the Trades district celebrated the grant during an Aug. 29 event at the Dimension Mill.

This week on Noon Edition, we will talk with guests about progress in the Trades District and what new business talent brings to Indiana University and Bloomington.

You can follow us on X @WFIUWTIUNews or join us on the air by calling 812-855-0811 or toll-free at 1-877-285-9348. You can also send questions for the show to [email protected]. 

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Guests

Jane Kupersmith, Director of Economic and Sustainable Development for the City of Bloomington

Izzy Branam, IU junior, and entrepreneur of two start up businesses

Pat East, City's partner in marketing and developing the Trades District