Groundbreaking for the new Center took place on September 29. The 20,000 square foot training center for local students and life sciences employees is being built on property owned by Ivy Tech Community College and is expected to open next fall.

Pictured above at the groundbreaking ceremony are representatives of some of the many organizations involved: (left to right) John Whikehart (Chancellor, Ivy Tech-Bloomington), Connie Degen (Cook Pharmica), Tom Snyder (President, Ivy Tech), Dave Schilling (Attorney, Monroe County), Ron Walker (President, BEDC), Barry Lessow (President Monroe County RDC), Pat Stoffers (Monroe County Commissioner), Joyce Poling (Monroe County Commissioner), Aaron Platt (Monroe County Economic Development), Iris Kiesling (Monroe County Commissioner), Bill Williams (Highway Director/Engineer, Monroe County), Marty Hawk (Monroe County Council), Charles Newman (Monroe County Council).