Vanessa Hurtig to Leave NEI After 18 Remarkable Years
It is with deep gratitude and more than a few bittersweet feelings that we announce the departure of Vanessa Hurtig, our Vice President of Administration, after 18 remarkable years with the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, to stay home with her children. Vanessa’s last day will be May 28th. Vanessa joined NEI in 2007 as an intern, […]
Why a Region Needs a Calling Card
Last June, Northeast Indiana began an important process: a SWOT analysis and regional planning update designed to take an honest look at where we are, what we do well, and where we want to go next. That work was never meant to be an academic exercise. It was meant to help answer a practical question: […]
AI and Northeast Indiana’s Workforce: Why Readiness Matters Now
Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept or a topic reserved for the largest tech companies. It is already reshaping how work gets done across industries that matter deeply to Northeast Indiana, from manufacturing and healthcare to logistics, agriculture, and professional services. AI-related job postings in Indiana have grown sharply in recent years, even […]
Regionalism Works: 20 Years of Momentum, Measured in Results
Twenty years ago, Northeast Indiana made a bet on a simple idea: if we act like a region, we can win like a region. Not as 11 separate counties competing with one another and getting outplayed by larger metros, but as one coordinated marketplace with shared priorities, a stronger story, and the capacity to deliver. That […]
Navigating the Next Chapter of Competitiveness
Over the past several years, Northeast Indiana has continued to demonstrate what sets this region apart: a willingness to think ahead, act together, and take on the work required to strengthen our long-term competitiveness. We’ve built momentum in business development, regional collaboration, and national visibility, laying the foundation for our next chapter. But as we […]
Northeast Indiana is the Nexus of America’s Defense Industry
This week, Northeast Indiana once again takes center stage as leaders from across the nation gather for the 4th annual Defense Summit. With guests such as Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, US Senator Jim Banks, and senior defense executives from across the country, this event is a powerful signal on Northeast Indiana’s role in securing […]
CEO Perspective: Building Momentum at Home and Abroad
In recent months, Northeast Indiana has continued to demonstrate what sets our region apart. Advancing Indiana’s Global Reach This September, I had the privilege of joining the 55th Annual Joint Meeting of the Japan-Midwest U.S. and Midwest U.S.-Japan Associations in Tokyo. This gathering of business, government, and academic leaders reaffirmed the strength of the ties […]
CEO Perspective: Charting the Path Forward in a Time of Transition
In the past few months, Northeast Indiana has continued to demonstrate what sets our region apart—cohesion, clarity of purpose, and the capacity to lead through change. We are now in the thick of the planning process initiated by Governor Braun’s Executive Orders. These directives are not just mandates from Indianapolis; they are invitations to shape […]
NEI Earns International Economic Development Council Accreditation
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) today announced that the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership (NEI) has been recognized as one of 89 economic development organizations recognized by IEDC as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO). “The Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership displays the professionalism, commitment, and technical expertise that is deserving of this honor,” said IEDC […]
Regional Alignment Prepares Us for What’s Next
Across the state, regional leadership bodies are discussing how best to address the requirements laid out in Governor Braun’s Executive Orders. These orders focus on two pillars: prioritizing job creation and wage growth and realigning how Indiana’s workforce and economic development regions are organized. To that end, Northeast Indiana leaders are preparing a coordinated regional […]