Community Spotlight: Shafer Leadership Academy
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ECIRPD to Present at National Brownfield Conference in Chicago
The East Central Indiana Regional Planning District (ECIRPD) is honored to announce that we have been invited to participate in the National Brownfield Conference, taking place in Chicago from August…
Community Crossing Matching Grant Program: Funding for East Central Indiana Communities
The Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), established in 2016, provides vital funding to Indiana cities, towns, and counties for local road and bridge improvements. In partnership with INDOT, this…
ECIRPD’s Role in Foreign Investment and SelectUSA 2025
This month, the Delaware County Commissioners renewed their contract with the ECI Regional Planning District (ECIRPD) for International Economic Development. This continued partnership reflects the vital role ECIRPD plays in…
ECIRPD’s Back to School Golf Outing Fundraiser 2025
The East Central Indiana Regional Planning District (ECIRPD) is excited to host the Back to School Golf Outing Fundraiser 2025! Join us on May 9th, 2025, at the Portland Golf…
Industry Cluster Analysis Update: March 2025
The East Central Indiana Regional Planning District (ECIRPD) continues to refine economic development strategies to ensure sustainable growth across Delaware, Blackford, Grant, and Jay counties. As part of the Comprehensive…
Enhancing Your Community’s Digital Presence: IN My Community – Delaware County Rural Initiative
The ECI Regional Planning District encourages local leaders, elected officials, and community stakeholders to attend an exciting upcoming event: the IN My Community – Delaware County Indiana Rural Initiative. This…
Vi-Technik Unveils New North American Headquarters in Muncie, Indiana
MUNCIE, Ind.—Vi-Technik held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open its new North American headquarters in Muncie, Indiana. The company, based in San Vito al Tagliamento, Italy, specializes in rubber, plastic,…
ECIRPD First Quarterly Meeting of 2025 Now Available Online
The East Central Indiana Regional Planning District (ECIRPD) is committed to transparency and accessibility. Starting this year, all ECIRPD Board Meetings will be recorded and made available online. We are…
Meet Darlesia Lee: ECIRPD Assistant Director of Regional Economic Development & Planning
The ECI Regional Planning District is excited to introduce Darlesia Lee, the new Assistant Director of Regional Economic Development & Planning. A Jay County resident, Darlesia values the small-town…