East Central Indiana Regional Partnership

Our region is emerging as a hub for training Indiana's healthcare workforce. With innovative programs and partnerships, we’re addressing the critical need for skilled healthcare professionals to serve our communities. Yesterday, we hosted a healthcare summit, bringing together leaders and community members from across East Central Indiana to collaborate on forging a path toward better health for our counties. Check out this op-ed to learn how ECI is building a healthier, more resilient Indiana: bit.ly/3ZcY0cu #EastCentralIndiana

The Partnership attended, along with 300 individuals across the region, the first Engage East Central Indiana event on Tuesday! Our President/CEO, Trevor Friedeberg, was invited to be on a panel speaking on READI and how ECI is strategically collaborating to move the needle. Together, we’re forging ahead in East Central Indiana! #EastCentralIndiana

We're excited to share the Indiana Economic Development Corporation's new campaign showcasing the incredible work of the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) in East Central! Take a look at the video below to see a few 1.0 projects that have made a significant impact in our communities! #EastCentralIndiana #READI

READI is fueling Indiana's growing creative economy and improving quality of place across the state. We saw more proof of that today as the new Gas City Performing Arts Center opened its doors to the community and visitors! The nearly 40,000-square-foot, 1,830-seat music venue—one of the first READI projects to get underway in 2022—will fill a critical void of entertainment spaces in Gas City and the surrounding areas, serving as the main venue for the local school district’s fine arts programming and a hub for music, comedy and theater performances. Read more about this great new Indiana venue: https://lnkd.in/gVADxMJR #indiana #readi #entertainmentindustry #creativeeconomy East Central Indiana Regional Partnership

Do you know a college student looking for a fall internship opportunity? We're looking for a dynamic and creative Forge Your Path marketing intern for the upcoming fall semester! For more information on the internship visit: https://lnkd.in/gqEBqirE #EastCentralIndiana

Exciting news in Wayne County this week! Richmond Beverage Solutions LLC, a subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America, is making a significant investment in the Richmond community! #EastCentralIndiana #RichmondIN

The newest issue of ECI Livability is here! Dive into the pages to discover how East Central Indiana is feeding the nation, learn about the competitions and workshops igniting entrepreneurship, uncover the vital natural and economic treasures of the White River, and explore nine breathtaking scenic spots that showcase the beauty and charm of East Central Indiana. #EastCentralIndiana

Last week, we attended the 2024 Indiana Global Economic Summit as attendees and sponsors. The event was a great opportunity to showcase Indiana and the importance of continuing to strengthen our global connections. We even ran into several of our East Central friends! #INGlobalSummit #IndianaForTheBold #EastCentralIndiana

We are incredibly honored to share that East Central has received $35 million in funding from READI 2.0! Our region was awarded with the second largest tier of funding. This would not have been possible without the collective efforts of all of our community members and stakeholders. This is a huge win for ECI and a testament to what we can achieve when we forge the path together! Thank you to Governor Holcomb and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation for their investment in our region. Check out the full press release here: bit.ly/43ZCEA7 #EastCentralIndiana #READI

Our next new board member spotlight is Jason Miller, President and Director of Engineering for Randall Miller & Associates, Inc! Jason is a Professional Land Surveyor, Professional Engineer, Certified Floodplain Manager and Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control and practices in Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. He currently resides in Marion, IN with his wife, Ann, and their six children. Jason is an active in the community by serving on the St. Paul Catholic School Advisory Board, an instructor of Marion PAL Judo, and as a coach for various youth sports, including baseball, softball, and soccer. In addition to serving as a board member of the Grant County Economic Growth Council, he is currently the Vice President of the Wabash Valley Chapter of Indiana Society of Professional Land Surveyors (ISPLS), current Chair of the Executive Board for the Indiana Association for Floodplain and Stormwater Managers (INAFSM), as well as the past Chair of the Awards Committee and the past North Regional Director for INAFSM. "There are great assets and potential within the East Central Indiana region and these communities can feed off one another’s successes. My motivators are to leverage the resources and strategies within the region to capitalize on the current READI 2 funding, as well as other funding and project opportunities that will present themselves in the future. By creating a strong region, we are better positioned to enhance the quality of life, place, and opportunity within East Central Indiana." Learn more about our board here: www.ecirp.org/staff-board