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Jane Kupersmith

Jane Kupersmith

Music and Humanities Editor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Economic & Sustainable Development

  • Education

    • University of Iowa

      1997 - 2002
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Comparative Literature

    • Butler University - Lacy School of Business

      2022 - 2025
      Master of Business Administration - MBA

  • Experience

    • Indiana University Bloomington

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2011
      Music and Humanities Editor

      Managed book publishing program in the fields of music and film studies.

    • Self-employed

      Sept 2011 - Aug 2014
      Freelance Copyeditor

      Provided copyediting and developmental editing of article- and book-length projects in APA, CMS, and MLA in a variety of disciplines.

    • Hopscotch Coffee

      Jan 2014 - Jan 2022
      Co-Founder - Co-owner

      Developed brand identity, business, and marketing strategy for Hopscotch Coffee, including development of wholesale accounts and online sales. Supported operations roastery, cafe, bakery, and online sales.

    • City of Bloomington, IN

      Jan 2020 - Jul 2022
      Assistant Director for Small Business Development

      Supports local businesses and economic development through short-term initiatives and long-term policy development.

    • Catalent Pharma Solutions

      Jul 2022 - Feb 2023
      Senior Technical Writer

    • CDFI Friendly Bloomington

      Feb 2023 - Jan 2024
      Executive Director

    • City of Bloomington, IN

      Jan 2024 - now
      Director of Economic & Sustainable Development

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Basic Course in Economic Development

      International Economic Development Council
      Sept 2021

    • Entrepreneurial & Small Business Development Strategies

      International Economic Development Council
      Sept 2020

    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

      Purdue University
      Aug 2020

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Jane Kupersmith
      FUSE Business Innovation Award—Community Leader of the Year The Mill Oct 2021 The Fuse Business Innovation Awards recognize the accomplishments of both companies and individuals in our community’s thriving technology and innovation scene.
    • Awarded to Jane Kupersmith
      Morgan Hutton Visionary Award Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce Sep 2021 Recognizes government leaders for special contributions or achievements that improve Bloomington’s business climate through a vision of true resourcefulness, innovation, and accomplishment.
    • Awarded to Jane Kupersmith
      Women Excel Bloomington Bloomington Chamber of Commerce May 2017
    • Awarded to Jane Kupersmith
      EDGE Award Indiana Small Business Development Center 2016

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Founding Board Member

      Issued by CDFI Friendly Bloomington on Dec 2018
      CDFI Friendly BloomingtonAssociated with Jane Kupersmith

    • Co-Chair

      Issued by ASSOCIATION OF INDIANA ENTERPRISE ZONES INC on Oct 2021
      ASSOCIATION OF INDIANA ENTERPRISE ZONES INCAssociated with Jane Kupersmith

    • Board Member

      Issued by Mother Hubbard's Cupboard on Jan 2021
      Mother Hubbard's CupboardAssociated with Jane Kupersmith

    • Past Board Member

      Issued by Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association on Jan 2016
      Bloomington Urban Enterprise AssociationAssociated with Jane Kupersmith