Indiana Center for Rehabilitation Sciences and Engineering Research
Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis
Smith Weaver Smith managed the collaboration and produced the business plan, financial models, and grant proposal for a new center of excellence involving seven schools at IUPUI, rehabilitation hospital of Indiana, Roudebush veterans administration Medical Center, and multiple corporate and educational partners.
Art Spaces
Rose-Hulman Ventures
Smith Weaver Smith led this economic development initiative to create an outdoor sculpture collection in Vigo Country. We conducted community vision events, organized the steering committee, and produced a plan for funding and implementation.
Anderson university and Flagship Enterprise Center
Smith Weaver Smith led the planning for a university/business/community alliance to keep graduates in Indiana through increased job opportunities. We wrote the grant proposal, acquired funding, and implemented the program for its first six-months.
Regional Communication Strategy
Mid-Ohio regional Planning Commission
Smith Weaver Smith led this project for a growth management plan involving planners and elected officials. We designed and facilitated strategic planning event and produced a long-term plan for strategic communication.
Finding Indiana’s Digital Voice
Center for Media Design at Ball State University
Smith Weaver Smith conducted primary research with Indian’s public broadcasting industry regarding needs and opportunities and created an economic development case for support for a new strategic direction.