Northeast Indiana Awarded $10.6 Million for the LEI Arts and Culture Initiative
On Monday, Indiana Governor Mike Braun’s office announced the awards for the LEI Arts and Culture Initiative. The READI 2.0 Arts & Culture Initiative, supported by Lilly Endowment Inc., allocates $65 million to the state’s creative economy – a first-of-its-kind, statewide initiative to advance regional creative transformation by investing in public art, cultural amenities and the […]
Northeast Indiana Is Raising Pioneers
There’s a version of economic development that looks like a press release, tax incentives, ribbon cuttings, and a quote from a governor. Then there’s what’s happening in Northeast Indiana. Over the past several years, the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership (NEI) has been quietly rewriting the playbook for how a region competes, grows, and tells its […]
NEI’s Creative Economy Strategic Plan Represents a Milestone
Northeast Indiana’s Creative Economy Strategic Plan represents an exciting milestone for the region and a bold investment in the people, places, and ideas that make our communities vibrant. Designed to strengthen the region’s creative sector across all 11 counties, the plan highlights the immense value of arts, culture, music, design, media, and entrepreneurship as drivers […]
NEI Spring FAM Tour Offers a lot for Site Consultants
The NEI Business Development team hosted a group of site consultants for our annual Spring FAM Tour. Connecting with site consultants is an important part of our ongoing visibility and outreach strategy because of their role in guiding businesses in selecting the best locations for growth and success, making these visits critical for showcasing our […]