Employee Spotlight: Jacob Thomas
About Jacob Jacob Thomas grew up in Muncie Indiana, where he developed an early appreciation for community betterment and the importance of strong local leadership. He went on to…
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ECIRPD’s Third Quarterly Board Meeting 2025 Video
ECIRPD’s Third Quarterly Board Meeting of 2025 is now available to view below. Our board gathered to discuss ongoing efforts to strengthen communities across East Central Indiana.
BEST Workshop – Balanced Hustle: Wellness Without Sacrificing Success
The East Central Indiana Regional Planning District (ECIRPD) is pleased to present another session in the BEST (Business Enterprise Services & Training) Workshop series in collaboration with the Innovation Connector.…
Celebrating the Impact of Basic Computer Skills Workshops
From March 2024 through July 2025, the ECI Regional Planning District, in partnership with Eastern Indiana Works, offered a series of Basic Computer Skills Workshops designed to help community members…
BEST Workshop August 4th: Moving the Bottom Line of My Business from Negative to Positive
Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur looking to improve your financial outlook? Join us for the next BEST (Business Enterprise Services & Training) Workshop on Monday, August 4…
Big Energy Savings for East Central Indiana Residents
ECIRPD Empowers Local Communities to Save on Energy Costs Regional initiative amplifies energy efficiency & household savings The East Central Indiana Regional Planning District (ECIRPD) is excited to share a…
The ECI Regional Planning District is Hitting the Road—See Us at Your Local Fair!
This summer, the ECI Regional Planning District is connecting with communities across East Central Indiana—one fair at a time! From June through August, we’re making stops at county fairs throughout…
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…