A Reflection on Regional Collaboration Over Past 10 Years

This week, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on how far regional collaboration has come along over the past 10 years, as the Northeast Indiana Regional Authority (RDA) and Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) begin the process of reviewing and approving the first batch of READI 2.0 projects. Northeast Indiana’s (NEI) proactive approach […]

State Approves $30 Million for Northeast Indiana Strategic Development

Budget Committee Vote Confirms Funding to Catalyze Regional Growth   Fort Wayne, IN., Apr. 23, 2024- The State of Indiana Budget Committee approved the $30 million grant for programs designed to grow population, wages, and credential attainment in the 11-county region of Northeast Indiana. The State Budget Committee voted Friday to approve the $30 million […]

Northeast Indiana Region Awarded $45 million in Economic Development Grants

Northeast Region, among others, awarded largest grant made by State Economic Development Organization.   Fort Wayne, IN., Apr. 11, 2024- Today, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s (IEDC) board of directors voted to approve an award of $45 million to the Northeast Indiana region through the IEDC’s READI 2.0 initiative. “We are deeply appreciative of the […]

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, […]