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Community Empowerment: Shaping the Future Before the Project Arrives
Economic development is often viewed through the lens of transaction: a company chooses a site, local officials hold a press conference, and ground is broken

Celebrate Courage and Hope at Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
This is the second part of a two-part story with Lyndsey Williams, a breast cancer survivor and the chair of the Making Strides Against Breast

The Importance of Sharing Your Story
In January of 2024, Lyndsey Williams’ life was changed forever. She had just turned 40 and did the normal thing of scheduling a mammogram, which

Set the Bar High, Don’t Lock the Door
Northeast Indiana should hold data centers to high standards. We should expect the companies behind them to invest in the communities that support their operations.

Northeast Indiana Reaches 100% READI 1.0 Funding Disbursement
Northeast Indiana has reached a major milestone in the implementation of the state’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative, with 100% of the region’s READI

Nominate for 2027 Pioneer Awards!
The 5th Annual Pioneer Event is going to be here before you know it, and we want your nominees! In preparation for the event, we

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,

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

NEI Soft Launches Pioneer: Precision Motion
During Thursday’s Regional Opportunities Council (ROC) Meeting, NEI soft-launched Pioneer: Precision Motion, a new economic development strategy under the Pioneer Starts Here platform. This announcement was