The Vision: A Better Chip When Donald Ridings set out to launch his second business venture in 2023, his inspiration was simple: create a better snack for his family. Frustrated by the lack of seed-oil-free options available for his kids,…
The Indiana SBDC Agribusiness Initiative is excited to promote the Summer in the Cities Buyers Mission in Indianapolis. Our partners at the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) are collaborating with Food Export–Midwest, a nonprofit organization supported by the USDA…
Short Summary: I’m working on a national AI initiative with four other colleagues at the SBDC to make AI a practical tool for small business owners. What I’m seeing is that businesses applying AI to their needs are gaining leverage…
At the Indiana Small Business Development Center (Indiana SBDC), our goal is simple: help entrepreneurs and small businesses start, grow, and succeed over the long term. Many are familiar with the work of our Business Advisors, but there is another…
Written by: Indraneel Kumar and Jessica Wandless The economic landscape is evolving at a remarkable pace. As the global economy continues shifting from industrial production to specialized services and onward into the knowledge economy, regions must understand not only what…
The Purdue Center for Regional Development is excited to welcome Reneisha Rudder to the team as the new Engagement and Evaluation Specialist. With her professional background and a passion for community-focused work, Reneisha brings a fresh perspective and an eagerness…
For twenty years, the Purdue Center for Regional Development (PCRD) has worked at the intersection of research, community engagement, and economic advancement—helping regions across Indiana and beyond, build stronger futures. But the story of PCRD is not only about the…
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…