Northeast Indiana’s Calling Card: Pioneer: Precision Motion
In May, I wrote about why every region needs a calling card. In July, I shared the process we used to identify ours. This month, we introduced it publicly. Northeast Indiana’s calling card is Pioneer: Precision Motion. At its core, Precision Motion is about a capability we have spent generations building. It brings together advanced […]
How Our Business Development Team Drives the Precision Motion Framework
Northeast Indiana has long earned its reputation as an industrial powerhouse. As global industry evolves, our strategy must evolve with it. NEI is sharpening its focus through our new Pioneer: Precision Motion (PPM) framework, centering business attraction and expansion efforts on precision manufacturing, value-added production, and Industry 4.0 integration. This shift does not mean leaving […]
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 […]
Building Connections, Creating Opportunity: Dan Bish on Economic Development in Northeast Indiana
When Dan Bish was looking for a new location to build some roots, Northeast Indiana stood out for a multitude of reasons. More than anything, the way everyone worked together stood out to him and made him want to be part of it. Bish came with over a decade of experience in economic development. Previously, […]
Convening Stakeholders Makes Northeast Indiana Competitive
At NEI, our mission is to sell Northeast Indiana to the world, bringing companies, people, and capital into our region to grow the economy and create more and better opportunities for the 816,000+ Hoosiers who call our 11-county region home. But to successfully sell the region, we have to ensure we have a product worth […]
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 […]
An Update on READI 2.0
The NEI team, which serves as the staff of the Northeast Indiana Regional Development Authority (RDA) is preparing to submit the region’s application for $75,000,000 through the State of Indiana’s READI 2.0 initiative, led by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). Timeline for Northeast Indiana’s Submission Regional Submissions due to IEDC on February 16, […]