Regional Cities Initiative, an Economic Boon
Indiana’s Regional Cities Initiative is an example of one of the most innovative place-based economic development programs issued by any state.
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City Cutting Ties With Matthews On Multi-Use Building
City officials are done waiting for Matthews LLC to finish demolishing the old Indiana American Water plant on North Buffalo Street.
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Renaissance At The Former Studebaker Campus To Transform Region
SOUTH BEND — On May 12, the Governor of Indiana helped break ground on the Studebaker factory buildings redevelopment phase of the Renaissance District project in downtown South Bend, one of the five featured “marquee” projects that were submitted to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation as part of … Read More
Employers Invited To Participate In Survey
FORT WAYNE — Select employers from northeast Indiana are being asked to help local economic development programs by participating in a comprehensive survey of wages and benefits. The online survey, which will gather accurate and up to date information about the local business environment, serves two key purposes: Assist … Read More
Pence to Sign Transportation, Regional Cities Bill
By Andy Ober Assistant Managing Editor, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Pence says he will sign a more than $1.2 billion road and bridge funding bill into law today. The measure includes $42 million to fund an expanded Regional Cities Initiative. The two-year funding bill is … Read More
Kickoff Event Celebrates Road To One Million
By COURTNEY TRITCH Vice President of Marketing, Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership FORT WAYNE — To celebrate Northeast Indiana’s $42 million in Regional Cities funding, the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership and Greater Fort Wayne Inc. are hosting a Road to One Million kickoff celebration, presented by Barrett McNagny, from 6-9 … Read More
State to Toast Regional Cities Winners
By Dan McGowan Writer/Reporter, Inside Indiana Business EVANSVILLE — Kick-off celebrations will take place Monday, Dec. 21, and Tuesday, Dec. 22, to honor the three regions chosen for the inaugural Regional Cities Initiative. Governor Mike Pence and leaders fromNorth Central, Northeast and Southwest Indiana will host events to … Read More
Regional Cities Moves Into Next Phase
By Andy Ober Assistant Managing Editor, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Economic Development Corporation says it will continue to support every proposal submitted for Regional Cities funding. Vice President for Policy and Strategic Initiatives Eric Shields says the organization is working on funding contracts with Southwest, North Central … Read More
Too Soon To Know If Warsaw Will Receive Regional Funding
WARSAW — While this week’s Regional Cities grant announcement has several area counties jumping for joy, according to Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer, it is still too early to know what affect the funding will have on local projects. Indiana Govenor Mike Pence announced yesterday, Tuesday, Dec. 15, that the Northeastern Regional … Read More
Northeast Region Recommended For Regional Cities Funding
By Andy Ober Assistant Managing Editor, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Regional Cities Strategic Review Committee is recommending the southwest, north central and northeast regions receive funding as part of the statewide Regional Cities Initiative. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation board of directors will meet later this afternoon … Read More
Regional Cities Decision To Be Made Later Today
By Andy Ober Assistant Managing Editor, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — State leaders today, Tuesday, Dec. 15, will unveil the winners of the Indiana Regional Cities Initiative. Seven regions are competing for funding from the two-year, $84 million effort focusing on improving quality-of-life throughout the state. Inside INdiana … Read More
Strategy To Focus On Regional Food Industries
By Dan McGowan Writer/Reporter, Inside Indiana Business COLUMBIA CITY — A federal grant will help launch a study that could provide a clearer picture of opportunities connected to the food production and processing sectors in northeast Indiana. Funding for Wells County Revitalization Inc. will support creation of a Northeast … Read More
Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership To Expand
By SHALAH SASSE Writer/Reporter, Inside INdiana Business FORT WAYNE — The Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership will announce a new member county this week. The addition will be announced Wednesday during a news conference in Fort Wayne. The news conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. at 1st Source Building … Read More
Regional Cities Committee To Hold Public Meeting
By ANDY OBER Assistant Managing Editor, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — The committee that will make recommendations on millions of dollars in funding through the Regional Cities Initiative will hold a public meeting next week. The committee will discuss proposals from seven Indiana regions looking for a share of the … Read More
Regional Cities Contenders Make Their Case
By Dan McGowan Writer/Reporter, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — If the early hours of formal Regional Cities Initiative presentations are any indication, one of the program’s goals of boosting regional collaboration among towns, cities, businesses and organizations is taking hold. Seven regions are competing for funding from the … Read More
NE Indiana Finishes Regional Cities Plan
FORT WAYNE — The Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership and Greater Fort Wayne Inc. have completed their Regional Cities Initiative proposal. The organizations say the application includes 38 projects and $400 million in investment.
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