The Purdue Center for Regional Development seeks to pioneer new ideas and strategies that contribute to regional collaboration, innovation and prosperity. During 2024 we assisted:
80
Counties & Regions
1257
Individuals
Strong and sustainable economies require the pursuit of an appropriate mix of economic development strategies, especially ones that reduce economic gaps and strengthen a region’s economic assets. During 2024 we assisted with:
84
Business Starts
3647
Jobs Created/Supported
We continue to innovate when it comes to data metrics, reports, and visualizations. Two new dashboards were completed and our existing dashboards updated resulting in the following during 2024:
22444
Dashboard Views
460
Data/Technical Reports
To ensure we reach a broader audience, our center has an online presence where we not only disseminate information but we also engage in meaningful conversations. In 2024 we had:
38622
Web Visitors
2649
Social Media Followers
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On a busy manufacturing floor, clear instructions can mean the difference between a good day and a safety incident. In a clinic, a few well-chosen words can put a nervous patient at ease. Across Indiana, employers and communities are discovering …
Co-authors: Indraneel Kumar and Ben St. Germain Semiconductors are of significant interest in the U.S., especially in terms of investments, economic opportunities, and global security. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) defines semiconductors in two specific 6-digit codes. The …
As the Indiana SBDC’s Agribusiness Specialty advisor, I have the privilege to work with clients from the full life cycle of agriculture and food industry operations – from the companies producing the seeds and machines that begin the traditional row …
The Purdue Center for Regional Development is pleased to introduce Michael Johnson as the newest Business Advisor for the Hoosier Heartland Small Business Development Center. Michael brings a diverse professional background that spans healthcare management, multi-unit business operations, and entrepreneurship …
PCRD is a great partner for storytelling through advanced data. PCRD gets the information that allows my organization to tell compelling stories...
Greg Jones
Executive Director Southern Indiana Development Commission
PCRD staff have always been responsive to our needs and have completed projects with skill and professionalism. I would highly recommend their services...
Jeff Plasterer
President of Wayne County Board of Commissioners
The PCRD team is very responsive and easy to work with.
Rama Salhi
University of Michigan
Thanks to the support provided by PCRD and Purdue Extension in launching the our Hometown Collaboration Initiative, our community went from zero to an All-America City finalist...
Dave Kitchell
Mayor, City of Logansport
The SMC Public Wi-Fi Program definitely sees value in PCRD's work that has allowed us to measure areas where we need more connectivity.
SMC Public Wi-Fi
IFront Door is incredibly valuable, particularly in rural areas where communities might be somewhat intimidated or reluctant to tackle marketing their cities and towns online.
Bryan Robbins
Executive Director of the Greensburg-Decatur County Economic Development Corporation
