The Jordan Valley Innovation Center (JVIC) at Missouri State University is part of the IDEA Commons in downtown Springfield. Recently, JVIC received $5.4 million from the Missouri Technology Corporation to invest in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Allen Kunkel, the associate vice president for economic development and director of JVIC, explains how they plan to use the … [Read more...] about New grant provides innovation opportunities for JVIC
In the 2000s, Missouri State University leaders had a vision. We wanted to redevelop a portion of Springfield’s center city. With the help of the city and local government, we would create an urban innovation park. It would blend university programs with residential, retail, commercial and entertainment facilities. The park would celebrate and encourage Innovation, … [Read more...] about Discover our vision for the future of IDEA Commons