Regional Leaders To Develop Economic Development Strategy

Leaders from industry, academia, and community organizations have joined to develop a strategic plan that leverages the unique assets of the Greater Lafayette region to drive economic growth and enhance residents' quality of life.

A $495,000 planning grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to the CICP Foundation will enable the Greater Lafayette region to identify opportunities, assets and resources that can be better utilized and coordinated to provide economic opportunities for its residents and communities.

The region is rich in higher education, including Purdue University and Ivy Tech Community College, along with several major assets in the advanced manufacturing, agriculture, life sciences and renewable energyindustries. Each sector will be reviewed in depth to determine how best to leverage these and other assets in the region.