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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…
June 20, 2024
Richmond Beverage Solutions Investing $44.8 Million, Creating 65 Jobs
Richmond Beverage Solutions LLC, a subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America, located in Richmond, is investing $44.8M to expand its current facility, adding new equipment to modernize its manufacturing process. The project will initially create…
May 6, 2024
Weaver Popcorn Invests in Grant County
Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing is investing $22 million to enhance its operations in the town of Van Buren. The investment will add state-of-the-art packaging and food processing technology, as well as new production lines and 45…
April 11, 2024
Forging Ahead: East Central Indiana Receives the Second-Largest Award in Funding from READI 2.0
The East Central Indiana region, encompassing Blackford, Delaware, Fayette, Grant, Henry, Jay, Randolph, and Wayne counties, has received $35 million in funding from Indiana’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI), the second highest allotment…
March 4, 2024
ECIRP’s Annual Luncheon Reveals $700 Million in Investment and 500 New Jobs in the Region for 2023
The East Central Indiana Regional Partnership recently hosted its annual luncheon, a gathering that highlighted the region’s achievements, recognized outstanding contributors, and provided insights into future endeavors. Trevor Friedeberg, President and CEO of the Partnership,…
January 15, 2024
Charting Progress: A Recap of 2023
2023 has been a year of transformative growth and exciting developments for the East Central Indiana Regional Partnership and its communities. From receiving the first READI dollars at Vision Corner Learning Center in February to…
December 14, 2023
ECIRP’s Bold Blueprint: READI 2.0 Prepares East Central Indiana for a Thriving Future”
In a strategic move to strengthen economic development across the region, the East Central Indiana Regional Partnership (ECIRP) has undertaken comprehensive preparation for the upcoming READI 2.0 funding opportunity. Building on insights drawn from READI…
September 8, 2023
Co-Alliance Cooperative makes $15 million investment into Henry County
Indiana-based agriculture and energy cooperative Co-Alliance Cooperative, Inc., welcomed more than 100 area farmers to their Mt. Summit facility on Monday, Aug. 28, to showcase the $15 million of improvements made at the Henry County…