Economic & Business Development
We understand that all communities and regions depend on strong and vibrant businesses and economic development. Our center can help through multiple engagement efforts, such as coming up with a strategy to retain and expand existing businesses or provide in-depth technical assistance on ways your businesses can grow. As part of our economic and business development engagement, we also work hand in hand with two small business development centers. Whatever your economic and business development needs are, we can provide the technical assistance and engagement necessary to help your community and region have strong and vibrant businesses.
Economic Gardening
An entrepreneurial approach to economic development that provides strategic research and frameworks to help local companies scale up, adding jobs and wealth to the community....
Hoosier Heartland Indiana Small Business Development Center
The Hoosier Heartland Indiana Small Business Development Center provides established and emerging companies of up to 500 employees with training, counseling, and a variety of...
Meat Production & Processing
Indiana is prioritizing the expansion of meat production and processing capacity to build a more resilient food system. ISDA plans to launch a revolving loan...
Regional Economic Acceleration & Development Initiative
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) launched the Regional Economic Acceleration & Development Initiative (READI) in 2021 awarding $500 million to 17 regions across the...
Rural Opportunity Zone Initiative
The Rural Opportunity Zone Initiative (ROZI) is a collaboration between Purdue Center for Regional Development ,The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs and...
Skillful Indiana: Skills Based Hiring Practices for Employers
More companies are making the move from degree-focused hiring to skills-based hiring. Purdue University has partnered with the Markle Foundation to offer the Skillful Talent...
Southeast Indiana Small Business Development Center
The Southeast Indiana Small Business Development Center provides established and emerging companies with no-cost training, counseling, and a variety of other business assistance. The Southeast...
