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…
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…