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 […]

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 […]

NEI Regional Initiatives Update

As staff of the RDA, we have maintained our effort in seeking creative and thoughtful methods to dispense these funds in the most meaningful way for the region we serve. The focus has been on the obligation and implementation of the READI 2.0 Funds, the continued compliance and fund disbursement of our READI 1.0 projects, and […]