By Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance—
MUNCIE, IN— The Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance is proud to have served as a partner in securing a $35 million grant for the East Central Indiana region from the Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). This eight-county collaborative effort, led by the East Central Indiana Regional Partnership, marks a transformative moment for the region, opening doors to unprecedented opportunities for economic revitalization and community enhancement.
As a vital partner in the 9-month READI planning process, the Alliance worked with businesses, nonprofits, and community leaders across sectors to develop projects and bring together stakeholders to demonstrate Muncie-Delaware County’s potential for transformative development. Leveraging its expertise in economic development, strategic planning, and community engagement, the Alliance played a key role in developing a compelling vision for East Central Indiana’s future. Staff members Elizabeth Rowray and Traci Lutton represented Muncie-Delaware County on the ECI READI Steering Committee along with representatives from Grant, Henry, Blackford, Jay, Randolph, Wayne, and Fayette Counties.
“We are excited to have contributed to the effort to secure this READI grant, which represents a significant opportunity to catalyze economic growth and development in our region,” said Elizabeth Rowray, President & CEO of the Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance and Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce. “This achievement is a testament to the power of collaboration and the collective commitment of our community and region to realizing our full potential. Our organization remains committed to working with the East Central Indiana Regional Partnership and groups across the region to maximize the impact of the grant funding and drive meaningful change,” added Rowray.
“This grant fuels a turning point for our region, and we are grateful for the leadership and expertise that the Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance has contributed,” added Trevor Friedeberg, President & CEO of the East Central Indiana Regional Partnership. “Together, we will build a more resilient and vibrant region for all.”
The READI grant will support a range of projects aimed at enhancing quality of life, quality of place, and quality of opportunity. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation awarded a total of $500 million across 15 regions. For more information on READI, visit indianareadi.com and forgeeci.com.
About The Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance
The Muncie-Delaware County Economic Development Alliance was founded in 1984 and represents a consortium of economic development entities dedicated to the growth and prosperity of Muncie-Delaware County, Indiana. Our purpose is to allocate and leverage economic development resources to sustain and enhance the economic growth, vitality, and competitiveness of Muncie-Delaware County as a location of choice for businesses and residents. The Alliance’s administrative entities are Delaware Advancement Corporation and the Greater Muncie Chamber of Commerce.
