The Purdue Center for Regional Development seeks to pioneer new ideas and strategies that contribute to regional collaboration, innovation and prosperity. During 2021 we assisted:
96
Counties & Regions
7000
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 2021 we assisted with:
40
Business Starts
1609
Jobs Retained/Created
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 2021:
22433
Dashboard Views
60
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 2021 we had:
30948
Web Visitors
1309
Social Media Followers
These metrics highlight some of our engagement efforts looking at projects, geographies, and individuals.
Learn more ➜We create a multitude of resources for our stakeholders to better inform them. Here are metrics around data products blog posts, and reports/studies
Learn more ➜Since engagement is a two-way street, we gauge interactions with our stakeholders via digital channels.
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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
This is a valuable resource very useful to digital inclusion efforts. Little if any other data of this sort exists in such available and usable form. It is an exceptional asset.
New Mexico Digital Inclusion
Our experience with PCRD is always positive. The team recognizes that it is important to provide the information at the speed of business.
Wage Data for PRF Effort
The Purdue Center for Regional Development has been a tremendous partner to the Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority.
Sam Spergel
Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority
The team has been valuable to the Newton County Opportunity Zone Task Force with laying out a template to follow for developing an economic
Mike Davis
Newton County Opportunity Zone Task Force
