An event described as a ‘two-week design sprint to solve Hoosier community challenges’ will include one from the Region. One of the challenges chosen for the fourth annual event asks, How might the Town of Winfield market itself as one of the fastest growing communities in Indiana? The state treasurers office and Indiana Bond Bank say “Flipping Finance Challenge: Civic Super Heroes” will bring together coders, entrepreneurs, students, civically-minded individuals and more to bring their ideas to the table. The event kicks off this Friday and Saturday in Indianapolis, with proposals due April 15th and awards presented April 23rd. The Bond Bank says it encourages anyone interested in helping units of government create innovative solutions to challenges to complete the free registration and join them on April 9th.
Featured communities and challenge owners will leave the Flipping Finance Challenge with solutions that they did not have prior to the event. That collaborative problem-solving approach aligns with Indiana Bond Bank’s philosophy, according to Executive Director Mark Wuellner. “If our standard answer to every challenge is to issue a bond, then we will have failed,” said Wuellner. “It’s our responsibility to partner with Hoosier communities as they face complex, ever-evolving issues. Creating the Flipping Finance Challenge embodies that vision. We’re so excited to see Hoosier innovation deliver new solutions for our featured communities.”
