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Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy DRAFT: Input Needed
Your Input is Needed by August 12th East Central Indiana Regional Planning District (ECIRPD), in collaboration with Ball State University and Purdue Center for Regional Development at Purdue University, has…
Free BEST Workshops for Business Owners & Entrepreneurs This August
Small business owners and entrepreneurs—mark your calendars! The ECI Regional Planning District is excited to announce a new round of BEST (Business Enterprise Services & Training) Workshops this August. Whether…
Upcoming BEST Workshop: Marketing Strategies & Work/Life Balance Tips for Small Businesses
Small business owners and entrepreneurs—mark your calendars! The next BEST (Business Enterprise Services & Training) Workshop is set for Monday, July 21st from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the…
Join Us for a Free Public Engagement Event on July 14th
Help Shape Safer Roads in East Central Indiana Do you live in Delaware, Grant, Jay, or Blackford County? Your input matters—and we want to hear from you! Join the East…
Final Free Computer Basics Workshops Announced for June 26 & July 10
The ECI Regional Planning District will host its final two Computer Basics Workshops on Thursday, June 26th and Thursday, July 10th, 2025, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM at Eastern Indiana…
Ball Brothers Foundation and Muncie Altrusa Foundation Support ECIRPD Internship Program
This spring, the East Central Indiana Regional Planning District (ECIRPD) received a major boost to its region-wide internship program, thanks to a generous $30,000 grant from the Ball Brothers Foundation.…
A Look Back at January’s Grant Writing Workshop
In January 2025, the ECI Regional Planning District was proud to partner with Purdue Extension to host the Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing—a dynamic, two-day workshop designed to equip participants…
Second Quarterly Board Meeting May 2025 Recap
We’re pleased to share highlights from our Second Quarterly Board Meeting held in May 2025. During this meeting, the ECIRPD Board focused on several key initiatives aimed at advancing regional…