April 20, 2026
Ivy Tech’s $4.8 Billion Impact Powers Indiana’s Workforce—and Its Future
When we talk about economic growth in Indiana, we often focus on new business attraction, infrastructure, and talent recruitment. But one of the most powerful drivers of long-term prosperity is already embedded in communities across…
April 17, 2026
A Transformational Investment in Rural Indiana
What was once a stretch of farmland in Rushville is now home to one of the largest private investments the community has seen in years. Diamond Pet Foods officially brought its new manufacturing and distribution…
April 15, 2026
New Investment Brings National Packaging Company to Delaware County
MUNCIE, Ind. (April 15, 2026) — A new business investment in Delaware County is transforming a former retail space into a modern industrial asset—bringing new energy and opportunity to the region’s logistics and manufacturing ecosystem.…
April 6, 2026
Supporting Entrepreneurship Across East Central Indiana
Entrepreneurship & Small Business Development Center Entrepreneurship is a key driver of economic growth across East Central Indiana. From small towns to regional hubs, new businesses create jobs, strengthen local economies, and add to the…
April 3, 2026
READI 2.0 Arts & Culture Grant Closing Soon
Applications Due April 15 Organizations across East Central Indiana have a powerful opportunity to bring creative, community-driven projects to life through the READI 2.0 Arts & Culture initiative. Led by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation…
April 1, 2026
Breaking Ground on Community Impact
A New YMCA Comes to Gas City Communities across East Central Indiana are continuing to invest in projects that strengthen quality of place—and in Gas City, a major milestone was reached on March 31 with…
October 2, 2025
Forge ECI Names Caitlin Hancock as President & CEO
Forge ECI, the regional economic development organization representing nine counties across East Central Indiana, has announced the appointment of Caitlin Hancock as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Hancock, who has served as Interim…
May 28, 2025
Leadership Transition at ECIRP: Trevor Friedeberg to Depart, Caitlin Hancock Named Interim CEO
After a meaningful tenure as President and CEO of the East Central Indiana Regional Partnership (ECIRP), Trevor Friedeberg has announced his decision to step down from the role to pursue an opportunity that allows him…
August 8, 2024
Indiana’s READI Program Brings New Entertainment Center, Arts Education to East Central Indiana
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) joined local and regional leaders today in Gas City to celebrate the grand opening of the community’s new Gas City Performing Arts Center – one of the first Indiana…