As the Purdue Center for Regional Development celebrates its 20th anniversary, it is my distinct honor to highlight some of the key activities and initiatives we launched during the time I served as its director. These efforts would not have…

The Purdue Center for Regional Development (PCRD) was established in February 2005, with Sam Cordes and Vic Lechtenberg appointed as Co-Directors. At the time, Dr. Lechtenberg was already serving as Purdue University’s Vice Provost for Engagement, while Dr. Cordes was…

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Purdue Center for Regional Development (PCRD)—two decades of applied research, collaboration, and community partnerships dedicated to strengthening Indiana’s regions and beyond. To commemorate this milestone, we’re taking a trip down memory lane,…

IFF, in collaboration with Benton’s County’s Economic Development Director Latisha Provo and the Benton County Childcare Coalition, completed a study of Benton County’s childcare needs and potential solutions. Download the Summary of Findings Presentation(PowerPoint – 19.3MB) The key findings of…

The Purdue University Office of Engagement defines engagement as, “the collaboration between institutions of higher education and their larger communities to share knowledge and resources.” But what does engagement mean through the lens of regional development? As part of our…

The Purdue Center for Regional Development (PCRD) maintains the mission of leading innovative and adaptive partnerships to find solutions for economic development. As an EDA University Center, we serve to accelerate regional development through innovative data analysis, collaboration and applied…

Each April, Purdue University celebrates its Day of Giving—a 24-hour fundraising event where Boilermakers across the globe come together to support the programs and initiatives that help our communities thrive. This year, the Purdue Center for Regional Development (PCRD) is…

Frankfort, Indiana – St. Matthew Community Preschool and the United Way of Clinton County announced plans for construction of a new preschool and childcare facility. A groundbreaking ceremony open to the public marked the occasion from 9-10 a.m. on Feb. 3…