Jay County Partnership
Prior to October 2022, Jay County was absent from the ECI Regional Planning District for several years. However, the county was reintegrated that fall after ECIRPD and the Jay County…
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Community Spotlight: Hartford City Public Library
The Hartford City Public Library is a vital community resource. This historic institution has grown and evolved, serving as an education, culture, and community engagement hub. With its extensive collection…
Safe Streets Ahead: ECI Regional Planning District’s SS4A Initiative for Local Counties
The ECI Regional Planning District has been awarded $400,000 through the Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program, benefiting Delaware, Grant, Blackford, and Jay Counties. Notably, 47% of…
Community Spotlight: Greazy Pickle
Tucked away in the heart of Portland, Indiana you will find the Greazy Pickle. This cozy dining spot offers delicious American fare at wallet-friendly prices. It’s clean, well-maintained, family-friendly, and…
ECIRPD’S Second Board Meeting of 2024 Recap
The ECI Regional Planning District convened for its second board meeting of 2024 on Tuesday, May 21st, to address organizational changes, upcoming plans, and more. The meeting started with a…
Encouraging Community Education: Understanding Lead Exposure
In 2020, the Delaware County Redevelopment Commission hired Mundell & Associates, Inc. to conduct an environmental investigation of the South Muncie Industria Center, a historically industrial area with concerned residents.…
Whitely Community Council’s Summer Reading Initiative and Community Engagement Events
The Whitely Community Council, a non-profit group in Muncie, Indiana, is dedicated to serving and representing the Whitely Neighborhood, working directly with residents to make positive changes. Lately, they’ve been…
Board Meeting Rescheduled
The second board meeting of the year has been rescheduled from Tuesday, May 14th to Tuesday, May 21st at 3 p.m. at the Innovation Connector. We apologize for any inconvenience. …
Community Spotlight: Grains and Grill
Nestled in Grant County, at 407 W Washington St, Fairmount, IN 46928, you’ll find Grains and Grill, a culinary gem that embodies the spirit of comfort dining with a modern…
Soft Landings: Accelerating the Expansion of Foreign Companies in Delaware County, Indiana
By Ted Baker, CEO/Executive Director, Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc.— MUNCIE, IN—The Muncie Innovation Connector, Inc., in partnership with Delaware County Economic Development, is pleased to announce the award designation as…