Quality of place projects and programs are beginning to move forward across the state through the transformational Indiana Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI).
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The focus of economic development continues to shift from attracting businesses to attracting workers. With the help of sites like spn, that’s a tangible goal. Lee Lewellen is the contracted president and CEO of the Indiana Economic Development Association.
Continue readingNorthwest Indiana’s application for READI funding includes few projects specifically for Starke or Pulaski County. The extension of the Panhandle Pathway made it onto the Northwest Indiana Forum’s list of 103 proposed projects, but it didn’t make it onto the 36-project priority list.
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Communities looking for state help with regional development efforts have to adjust to changing programs, as Indiana responds to COVID-19. The Stellar Communities program has helped bring investment to Marshall County and the Town of Culver, while Starke County has also applied for a regional designation.
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Indiana communities can get some “HELP” spending their American Rescue Plan money. The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs officially announced its Hoosier Enduring Legacy Program (HELP) on Tuesday.
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Regions applying for funding from the state’s READI program have another month to put their plans together. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation announced Monday that the deadline for proposals is now September 30.
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The Culver Town Council will get updates on the Visitor Center and the state’s new READI grant tonight. Council members will also consider a policy allowing them to attend meetings electronically, along with a policy outlining what may be displayed on Culver’s electronic sign.
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The Pulaski County Commissioners will get an update on the state’s READI program tonight. Regions made up of counties, cities, and towns can apply for up to $50 million to invest in quality of place and talent attraction.
Continue readingThe race is on for regions to get their applications in for up to $50 million from the state’s new Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). Indiana Economic Development Corporation Chief of Staff Luke Bosso told members of the Northwest Indiana Forum Wednesday that the hope was to make a bigger and better version of 2016’s Regional Cities Initiative.
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Indiana’s lieutenant governor expects a big impact from the state’s new regional development initiative. Suzanne Crouch says the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) will provide up to $50 million each, to up to 10 regions.
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Indiana is making half a billion dollars available for regions to invest in quality of place and talent attraction. The Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) was officially launched by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation Monday.
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