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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…

Richards Restaurants has been a Hoosier favorite since 1967, founded by Don Strong in Bluffton, Indiana. Don’s journey began with The Snug diner and The Embers in Portland, where his…

Grant writing is an essential tool for driving economic growth, supporting local governments, and empowering small businesses. Purdue Extension is proud to offer its Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing, a…

The East Central Indiana (ECI) Regional Planning District held its fourth board meeting of 2024 on Tuesday, November 12th. The meeting focused on organizational updates, strategic plans, and progress on…

During the week of November 13th-15th, ECIRPD’s Michelle Badders participated in the 2024 Community Development Course at Ball State University, a comprehensive 2.5-day event focused on equipping leaders to address…

Muncie native Mathew Nichols has always called the city home. Growing up on the South Side near 29th Street and Beacon, Mathew’s experiences and surroundings laid the foundation for his…

The Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), launched in 2016, and provides funding to Indiana cities, towns, and counties for improving local roads and bridges. A partnership between INDOT and…

The fourth quarterly board meeting of the 2024 year will be held Tuesday, November 12th at 3 p.m. at the Innovation Connector. Our board meetings are open to the public.…