SOUTH BEND — On May 12, the Governor of Indiana helped break ground on the Studebaker factory buildings redevelopment phase of the Renaissance District project in downtown South Bend, one of the five featured “marquee” projects that were submitted to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation as part of the application for a Regional Cities Initiative …read more.

FORT WAYNE — Select employers from northeast Indiana are being asked to help local economic development programs by participating in a comprehensive survey of wages and benefits. The online survey, which will gather accurate and up to date information about the local business environment, serves two key purposes: Assist existing employers evaluate current compensation programs against …read more.

By Andy Ober Assistant Managing Editor, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Pence says he will sign a more than $1.2 billion road and bridge funding bill into law today. The measure includes $42 million to fund an expanded Regional Cities Initiative. The two-year funding bill is significantly stripped down from earlier versions and …read more.

By COURTNEY TRITCH Vice President of Marketing, Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership FORT WAYNE — To celebrate Northeast Indiana’s $42 million in Regional Cities funding, the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership and Greater Fort Wayne Inc. are hosting a Road to One Million kickoff celebration, presented by Barrett McNagny, from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21, at the Grand …read more.

By Dan McGowan Writer/Reporter, Inside Indiana Business EVANSVILLE — Kick-off celebrations will take place Monday, Dec. 21, and Tuesday, Dec. 22, to honor the three regions chosen for the inaugural Regional Cities Initiative. Governor Mike Pence and leaders fromNorth Central, Northeast and Southwest Indiana will host events to mark the $126 million program designed to …read more.

By Andy Ober Assistant Managing Editor, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Economic Development Corporation says it will continue to support every proposal submitted for Regional Cities funding. Vice President for Policy and Strategic Initiatives Eric Shields says the organization is working on funding contracts with Southwest, North Central and Northeast Indiana, which are to each …read more.

WARSAW — While this week’s Regional Cities grant announcement has several area counties jumping for joy, according to Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer, it is still too early to know what affect the funding will have on local projects. Indiana Govenor Mike Pence announced yesterday, Tuesday, Dec. 15, that the Northeastern Regional Partnership was one of three regional partnerships chosen …read more.

By Andy Ober Assistant Managing Editor, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Regional Cities Strategic Review Committee is recommending the southwest, north central and northeast regions receive funding as part of the statewide Regional Cities Initiative. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation board of directors will meet later this afternoon to consider the committee’s report. The initiative will …read more.

By Andy Ober Assistant Managing Editor, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — State leaders today, Tuesday, Dec. 15, will unveil the winners of the Indiana Regional Cities Initiative. Seven regions are competing for funding from the two-year, $84 million effort focusing on improving quality-of-life throughout the state. Inside INdiana Business will be at this afternoon’s meetings, …read more.

By Dan McGowan Writer/Reporter, Inside Indiana Business COLUMBIA CITY — A federal grant will help launch a study that could provide a clearer picture of opportunities connected to the food production and processing sectors in northeast Indiana. Funding for Wells County Revitalization Inc. will support creation of a Northeast Indiana Regional Foodshed Development Strategy. It will …read more.

Kosciusko County joined the 10 County Northeast Regional Partnership on Wednesday. “This partnership will bring us greater collaborative opportunities in areas important to our companies,” stated Kosciusko Economic Development Company President George Robertson. In addition to marketing and attraction efforts Robertson noted in the areas of workforce development, talent recruitment and talent retention, “a regional …read more.

By SHALAH SASSE Writer/Reporter, Inside INdiana Business FORT WAYNE — The Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership will announce a new member county this week. The addition will be announced Wednesday during a news conference in Fort Wayne. The news conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. at 1st Source Building in the main lobby. The Northeast Indiana …read more.

By ANDY OBER Assistant Managing Editor, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — The committee that will make recommendations on millions of dollars in funding through the Regional Cities Initiative will hold a public meeting next week. The committee will discuss proposals from seven Indiana regions looking for a share of the funding from the two-year, $84 million initiative.The …read more.

By Dan McGowan Writer/Reporter, Inside Indiana Business INDIANAPOLIS — If the early hours of formal Regional Cities Initiative presentations are any indication, one of the program’s goals of boosting regional collaboration among towns, cities, businesses and organizations is taking hold. Seven regions are competing for funding from the two-year, $84 million effort. The initiative is …read more.

WARSAW — A renovation project by Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, an $11 million proposed capital campaign, is still in the planning stage. Will Dawson, executive director, Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts, stated the renovation is “still something being discussed. We have not started the capital campaign.” A feasibility study has been completed …read more.