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2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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,…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

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…

2 years ago

Community Spotlight: Richards Restaurant

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…

2 years ago

Purdue’s Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing

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…

2 years ago

Expanding Broadband Access in Grant and Jay Counties with Mainstream Fiber

Grant County: Grant County is taking significant steps toward expanding broadband access with the support of Mainstream Fiber. On October 21, the commissioners agreed to sign a Letter of Support…

2 years ago

ECIRPD’S Fourth Board Meeting of 2024 Recap

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…

2 years ago

2024 Community Development Course Completed by Badders

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…

2 years ago

Employee Spotlight: Mathew Nichols

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…

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Enhancing Your Community’s Digital Presence: IN My Community – Delaware County Rural Initiative

Vi-Technik Unveils New North American Headquarters in Muncie, Indiana

ECIRPD First Quarterly Meeting of 2025 Now Available Online

Meet Darlesia Lee: ECIRPD Assistant Director of Regional Economic Development & Planning

Community Spotlight: Richards Restaurant

Purdue’s Beginner’s Guide to Grant Writing

Expanding Broadband Access in Grant and Jay Counties with Mainstream Fiber

ECIRPD’S Fourth Board Meeting of 2024 Recap

2024 Community Development Course Completed by Badders

Employee Spotlight: Mathew Nichols

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