Resource Guide to Economic Community Development

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1 Resource Guide to Economic Community Development & For further information, please contact: Building Better Communities Carmichael Hall, Room 104 Ball State University Muncie, Indiana (765) While all the information listed in this resource guide is available for use, reproduction, distribution, etc., please give appropriate credit to Ball State University, Building Better Communities. The information presented within this document is maintained by various organizations. Building Better Communities is not responsible for the accuracy of any information presented in this document. Information is subject to change at any time. Ball State University practices equal opportunity in education and employment and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community

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3 RESOURCE GUIDE: TABLE OF CONTENTS Contents Indiana County Map 1 Community & Economic Development Acronyms 3 Community & Economic Development Glossary of Terms 5 Indiana Agencies, Associations, & Organizations 9 National Agencies, Associations, & Organizations 13 University Research Programs & Centers 19 Internet Data & Information Sources 23 Federal and State 23 Mapping 25 Adjacent States 26 Indiana Statewide Economic Development Organizations 27 Indiana Economic Development Corporation 27 Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs 29 U.S. Department of Agriculture/Rural Affairs 31 Indiana Regional Development Resources 33 Regional Economic Development Groups 33 Indiana Utilities 36 Small Business Development Centers 44 Regional Planning Councils/ED Districts 46 Indiana Local Development Resources 48 Local Economic Development Organizations 48 Indiana Convention and Visitors Bureaus 61 Indiana Community Foundations 69 CONTENTS

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5 RESOURCE GUIDE: INDIANA COUNTIES COUNTIES 1 Indiana County Map LAKE PORTER LAPORTE ST. JOSEPH ELKHART LAGRANGE STEUBEN DE KALB NOBLE KOSCIUSKO MARSHALL STARKE NEWTON JASPER PULASKI FULTON WHITLEY ALLEN BENTON WHITE CASS WELLS ADAMS JAY BLACKFORD MIAMI WABASH HUNTINGTON GRANT HOWARD CARROLL WARREN TIPPECANOE CLINTON TIPTON MADISON DELAWARE RANDOLPH HENRY HAMILTON BOONE MONTGOMERY FOUNTAIN VERMILLION PARKE PUTNAM HENDRICKS MARION HANCOCK WAYNE UNION FAYETTE RUSH SHELBY JOHNSON MORGAN OWEN CLAY VIGO SULLIVAN GREENE MONROE BROWN BARTHOLOMEW DECATUR FRANKLIN KNOX DAVIESS MARTIN LAWRENCE JACKSON JENNINGS RIPLEY DEARBORN OHIO SWITZERLAND JEFFERSON SCOTT WASHINGTON ORANGE DUBOIS PIKE GIBSON POSEY VANDERBURGH WARRICK SPENCER PERRY CRAWFORD HARRISON FLOYD CLARK COUNTIES

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7 RESOURCE GUIDE: COMMUNITY & ECONOMID CEVELOPMENT ACRONYMS Community & Economic Development Acronyms AFL-CIO AIC BEA BBC BLS BSU C2ER CAGIT CBCC CBER CDBG CDC COIT CRA CRAMS DNR DOE DOL DWD EDA EDGE EDIT EPA FSSA GATT GLITeC HRIC HUD IACED IACT IBEW IBRC ICGB ICoC IDB IDEM IFA IEDA IEDC IEDC IEMA IHETS IHFA ILMC IMA INDOT ISHB ISCDC ISTA IU American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organization Association of Indiana Counties Bureau of Economic Analysis Building Better Communities Bureau of Labor Statistics Ball State University Council for Community and Economic Research (formerly ACCRA) County Adjusted Gross Income Tax Community Business Credit Corporation Center for Business and Economic Research Community Development Block Grant Community Development Corporation County Option Income Tax Community Reinvestment Act Center for Research and Management Services Indiana Department of Natural Resources Indiana Department of Education Department of Labor Department of Workforce Development Economic Development Administration Economic Development for a Growing Economy Economic Development Income Tax Environmental Protection Agency Family and Social Services Administration General Agreement Tariffs and Trade Great Lakes Industrial Technology Center Human Resource Investment Council U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Indiana Association for Community and Economic Development Indiana Association of Cities and Towns Indiana Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Indiana Business Research Center Indiana Center for Global Business Indiana Chamber of Commerce Industrial Development Bonds Indiana Department of Environmental Management Indiana Finance Authority Indiana Economic Development Association Indiana Economic Development Corporation International Economic Development Council Indiana Electronics Manufacturer s Association Indiana Higher Education Telecommunication System Indiana Housing Finance Authority Indiana Labor and Management Council Indiana Manufacturer s Association Indiana Department of Transportation Indiana State Board of Health Indiana Statewide Certified Development Corporation Indiana State Teacher s Association Indiana University ACRONYMS 3

8 RESOURCE GUIDE: COMMUNITY & ECONOMID CEVELOPMENT ACRONYMS IURC IVTC JETRO LEDO LMI LSA MAS NAFTA OCRA PCRD PU REDO RWB SBA SBDC SBI SBIR TAP TIS TSAP UAW USDA USDOC USF&CS WIA Indiana Utilities Regulatory Commission Indiana Vocational and Technical Colleges Japan External Trade Organization Local Economic Development Organization Labor Market Information Legislative Services Agency Manufacturing Assistance Services (BMT) North American Free Trade Agreement Office of Community and Rural Affairs Purdue Center for Regional Development Purdue University Regional Economic Development Organization Regional Workforce Board (formerly Workforce Investment Board) Small Business Administration Small Business Development Center Small Business Institute Small Business Innovation Research Technical Assistance Program Technical Information Service Trade Show Assistance Program United Auto Workers U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Department of Commerce U.S. Foreign & Commercial Service Workforce Investment Act ACRONYMS 4

9 RESOURCE GUIDE: COMMUNITY & ECONOMID CEVELOPMENT GLOSSARY OF TERMS Community & Economic Development Glossary of Terms Basic Employment Associated with business activities that provide services primarily outside the area via the sale of goods and services, but whose revenue is directed to the local area in the form of wages and payments to local suppliers. Business Attraction or Recruitment Marketing or other activities designed to persuade businesses to choose a community as a location. Business Retention and Expansion (R&E) Supporting and assisting local businesses with an expansion or helping them to overcome an obstacle that prevents them from remaining competitive, usually done through company visits and/or surveys. Capital Costs The costs a business pays for major physical improvements, such as buildings, equipment, or machinery. Commission A group of citizens organized under statute to perform certain tasks or duties in the public interest. An economic development commission is a good example of citizens who have been appointed to the task of developing strategies to improve the local economic base. Community Profile Information about a community including taxes, transportation networks, health and recreation facilities, labor rates and skill levels, market proximity, available sites and industrial parks, nearest major cities, companies already doing business in the community, utilities, government organizations, and educational facilities, that is usually presented in or with a brochure to an attraction prospect. Development Authority An independent agency of local government that possesses certain powers beyond those of city government. A public housing authority is a good example because it has the ability to issue special bonds for public housing. Economic Base The major business activities that create and bring wealth into a community (e.g. manufacturing services, tourism, etc.) Eminent Domain The authority of a government to take, or to authorize the taking of, private property for public use, almost always with adequate compensation to the owner. Entrepreneurship Starting a business, taking a product or service from idea stage to market. Guaranteed Loan A loan that is guaranteed partly or fully for the benefit of protecting a lender against possible losses. GLOSSARY 5

10 RESOURCE GUIDE: COMMUNITY & ECONOMID CEVELOPMENT GLOSSARY OF TERMS Industrial Park A tract of land that is divided and developed according to a plan for the location or expansion of businesses and industries, with the basic infrastructure installed before the sites are sold. Infrastructure The physical structure that supports and sustains communities and economic development (e.g. roads, waste treatment systems, utility systems, railroads, telecommunications). Insured Loan A loan insured by a governmental agency or a private mortgage insurance company. Interest Subsidy A grant designed to lower the interest costs of borrowing. The subsidy either goes directly to the borrower or is paid on his or her behalf. Land-use Planning Planning for proper use of land, taking into account such factors as transportation and location of business, industry, and housing. Leveraging A means of multiplying the availability of funds for economic development or community development programs by using one pot of money as a match or lever to access a larger amount of money. Option to Buy An arrangement to permit one to buy or sell something within a specified period of time, usually according to a written agreement. Ordinance A rule or law established by the local governing body to control actions of citizens and the effects of their activities on others. Placemaking Placemaking is the act of supporting Primacy of Place through creating a community culture that nurtures wellness, happiness, and prosperity and puts human interests at the center of community economic development. Primacy of Place Primacy of Place represents a community s strategic choice to dedicate their resources toward the improvement of life experiences for residents, businesses, and visitors. Public Works Facilities constructed for public use and enjoyment with public funds, such as ramps, highways, sewers, in contrast to maintenance activities, such as street cleaning and painting school buildings. Quasi-public Agency Usually a non-profit corporation with a privately appointed board of directors whose purpose is to assist governmental agencies and the private sector to improve the general living standards of citizens. The majority of funds for such activities come from public agencies. Revolving Loan Fund Pool of local and/or state monies loaned to businesses at low interest rates for expansion and retention. The interest generated from the loans goes back into the pool to create additional funds to be loaned in the future. 6 GLOSSARY

11 RESOURCE GUIDE: COMMUNITY & ECONOMID CEVELOPMENT GLOSSARY OF TERMS Small Business Incubator A facility that offers low rent and inexpensive shared business services to start up businesses for a designated period of time. Usually associated with an indigenous growth strategy pursued by a community. Tax Abatement A reduction in property taxes for a specific property over a certain period of time.(also called tax phase In.) Tax Incentives Tax reductions, abatements, credits, and programs designed to persuade companies to locate or expand in a state or community. Technical Assistance Providing information, data, and know-how in establishing, implementing, and evaluating economic development initiatives and activities. Value Added Adding market value (monetary) to raw materials or a product by processing, handling, labeling, packaging, transporting, etc. Workforce Development Public and private education and training programs designed to increase skills, education, abilities, and knowledge of members of the workforce. GLOSSARY 7

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13 RESOURCE GUIDE: INDIANA AGENCIES, ASSOCIATIONS, & ORGANIZATIONS Indiana Agencies, Associations, & Organizations Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) West Ohio Street, Suite 1575, Indianapolis, IN Phone: (317) The Association of Indiana Counties is a non-profit organization established in 1957 for the betterment of county government. The various functions of the AIC include lobbying the Indiana General Assembly on behalf of counties, serving as liaison between counties, state and federal agencies, as well as providing technical assistance and training to county officials and employees. Building Better Communities (BBC) Ball State University CA 104, Muncie, IN Phone: (765) bbc@bsu.edu Established in 1984 by the Indiana General Assembly as the Indiana Economic Development Academy, Building Better Communities (BBC) is a statewide public service unit of Ball State University. Our mission is to help build self-sufficient Indiana communities by increasing the knowledge and ability of development professionals, government officials, and volunteers. Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) Woodfield Crossing Blvd, Indianapolis, IN Phone: (317) The mission of the Federal Home Loan Bank System is to provide access to housing and to improve the quality of communities by extending credit through its more than 6,100 member banks, thrifts and others. The FHL Bank System plays a critical role in the continuous flow of funds to the residential mortgage market. These funds originate with the sale of debt securities, called consolidated obligations, in the capital markets. The sales provide funds that are loaned to member financial institutions, which in turn provide mortgage, credit to homebuyers. Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) North Senate Avenue, Room N505, Indianapolis, IN Phone: (317) IAC encourages the presence of the arts in communities of all sizes while promoting artistic quality and expression. IAC advocates arts development opportunities across the state, and stewards effective use of public and private resources for the arts. Indiana Association of Cities and Towns (IACT) S. Meridian St., Suite 340, Indianapolis, IN Phone: (317) IACT serves as the official voice of Indiana municipal government in the General Assembly, representing municipal interests with a staff of professional lobbyists. The staff also maintains contact with the Indiana Congressional delegation on federal issues. STATE ORGS 9

14 RESOURCE GUIDE: INDIANA AGENCIES, ASSOCIATIONS, & ORGANIZATIONS Indiana Association for Community Economic Development (IACED) N. Meridian St., Suite 102, Indianapolis, IN Phone: (317) IACED is a statewide membership organization of nonprofit organizations committed to community economic development in rural, small city, and urban areas. IACED promotes the development of financial and other resources in support of CED and maintains an effective communication network that supports members in organizing and implementing local projects. Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) Indiana Government Center North, 100 N. Senate Ave., Indianapolis, IN Phone: (317) or The Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) is dedicated to conserving, protecting, enhancing, restoring, and managing Indiana s environment. It strives to enforce environmental laws and standards, promulgate regulations consistent with the law and public policy, and promote conservation, pollution prevention, and a healthy and sustainable ecosystem. Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) W. Washington St. Room W106A, Indianapolis, IN Phone: (317) dnrweb@dnr.in.gov The mission of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources is to protect, enhance, preserve, and wisely use natural, cultural, and recreational resources for the benefit of Indiana s citizens through professional leadership, management, and education. Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) N. Senate Ave., Rm. IGCN 755, Indianapolis, IN Phone: (317) indot@indot.in.gov The Indiana Department of Transportation selects, develops, builds, and maintains the best transportation projects to provide mobility, stimulate economic growth, and improve quality of life. Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) 10 N. Senate Ave, Indianapolis, IN Phone: workone@dwd.in.gov The best way to keep Indiana s economy moving forward is to invest in our workforce - both current and future. DWD is focused on preparing all Hoosiers for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, and to deliver a seamless system that promotes lifelong learning. Lifelong learning creates lifetime opportunities during three transition periods: Work-to-Work, School-to-Work, and Welfare-to-Work. Indiana Economic Development Association (IEDA) One American Square, Suite 2450 Indianapolis, IN Phone: (317) STATE ORGS 10

15 RESOURCE GUIDE: INDIANA AGENCIES, ASSOCIATIONS, & ORGANIZATIONS The Indiana Economic Development Association, Inc. was formed in 1968 by professional industrial developers to provide continuity to a statewide community development effort. IEDA was incorporated in 1982 as a statewide not-for-profit economic development organization. Since its inception, IEDA has focused on two objectives: (1) to utilize knowledge and resources to make industrial development activities in the state more effective; and (2) to cooperate and interact with all state and local organizations engaged in promoting the economic welfare of Indiana. Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) One N. Capitol, Suite 700, Indianapolis, IN Phone: (317) or The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) is the State of Indiana s lead economic development agency. The agency was officially established in February 2005 to replace the former Department of Commerce. In order to respond quickly to the needs of businesses, the IEDC operates like a business. Led by Indiana Secretary of Commerce and IEDC President Daniel J. Hasler., the IEDC is organized as a public private partnership governed by a twelvemember board. The IEDC Board of Directors is chaired by Governor Mitch Daniels and reflects the geographic and economic diversity of Indiana. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) W. Washington St.; P.O. Box 7083, Indianapolis, IN Phone: (317) The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) provides services to families who have issues associated with low income, mental illness, addiction, mental retardation, a disability, aging, and children who are at risk for healthy development. Indiana Finance Authority (IFA) One N. Capitol, Suite 900, Indianapolis, IN Phone: (317) IFA was established by the Indiana General Assembly to oversee State-related debt issuance and provide efficient, effective financing solutions to facilitate state, local governments and businesses investment in Indiana. Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) 30 S. Meridian St., Suite 1000, Indianapolis, IN Phone: (317) or IHFA is a State-operated bank that finances residential mortgages and the development of rental housing. IHFA provides affordable homes for Hoosiers, stimulates the construction industry and construction employment, and is financially self-sufficient. Indiana Land Use Consortium (ILUC) Phone: (317) jlpalmer@iupui.edu STATE ORGS The Indiana Land Use Consortium serves as a catalyst for education and a forum for discussion to foster responsible land use decisions and practices in Indiana. 11

16 RESOURCE GUIDE: INDIANA AGENCIES, ASSOCIATIONS, & ORGANIZATIONS Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) One North Capitol, Suite 600, Indianapolis, IN Phone: (317) The mission of the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) is to work with local, state, and national partners to provide resources and technical assistance to aid rural communities in shaping their visions for community economic development. Indiana Planning Association (IPA) P.O. Box 44804, Indianapolis, IN Phone: (317) IPA is an organization of professionals and citizen planners providing vision and leadership for the future development of Indiana communities. The association serves as a forum for the exchange of ideas, as a network in support of planning professionals, and as a bridge to build cooperation among planners, allied professionals, and the public through education and awareness. Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) Indiana Government Center S., 101 W. Washington St., Suite 1500E, Indianapolis, IN Phone: (317) info@urc.in.gov The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission regulates various aspects of public utilities business including the rates, financing, bonding, environmental compliance plans and service territories. The Commission has regulatory oversight concerning construction projects, and acquisition of additional plants and equipment. The Commission has authority to initiate investigations of all utilities rates and practices. STATE ORGS 12

17 RESOURCE GUIDE: NATIONAL AGENCIES, ASSOCIATIONS, & ORGANIZATIONS National Agencies, Associations, & Organizations AIR Commercial Real Estate Association 500 North Brand Blvd., Suite 900 Glendale, CA Phone: (213) Web address: American Association of Port Authorities 1010 Duke St. Alexandria, VA Phone: (703) Web address: American Planning Association (APA) 122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1600 Chicago, IL Phone: (312) Web address: American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) 1575 I St. NW Washington, DC Phone: (202) or (888) 950-ASAE ASAEservice@asaecenter.org Web address: American Society of Training & Development (ASTD) 1640 King St., Box 1443 Alexandria, VA Phone: (703) memberservices@astd.org Web address: Committee for Economic Development 2000 L St. NW, Suite 700 Washington, DC Phone: (202) or (800) info@ced.org Web address: Community Development Society 17 S. High St., Suite 200 Columbus, OH Phone: (614) ext CDS@AssnOffices.com Web address: NATIONAL ORGS 13

18 RESOURCE GUIDE: NATIONAL AGENCIES, ASSOCIATIONS, & ORGANIZATIONS Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) (formerly ACCRA) P.O. Box Arlington, VA Phone: (703) Web address: Council of State Governments 2760 Research Park Dr.; P.O. Box Lexington, KY Phone: (859) Web address: Economic Research Service Agriculture and Rural Economics Division ( US Dept. of Ag.) 1400 Independence Ave. SW.; Mailstop 1800 Washington, DC Phone: (202) InfoCenter@ers.usda.gov Web address: Environmental Assessment Association P.O. Box 879 Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) or (877) support@assoc-hdgts.org Web address: Industrial Research Institute 2300 Clarendon Blvd., Suite 400 Arlington, VA Phone: (703) information@iriinc.org Web address: International City-County Management Association (ICMA) 777 N. Capitol St. NE, Suite 500 Washington, DC Phone: (202) customerservices@icma.org Web address: International Council of Shopping Centers 1221 Avenue of the Americas, 41st Fl. New York, NY Phone: (646) icsc@icsc.org Web address: International Downtown Association (IDA) 1025 Thomas Jefferson St, NW, Suite 500 W Washington D.C Phone: question@ida-downtown.org Web address: NATIONAL ORGS 14

19 RESOURCE GUIDE: NATIONAL AGENCIES, ASSOCIATIONS, & ORGANIZATIONS International Economic Development Council (IEDC) th St. NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC Phone: (202) Web Address: International Facility Management Association 800 Gessner Rd.; Suite 900 Houston, TX Phone: (713) Web address: Mid-America Economic Development Council (MAEDC) 17 South High St, Suite 200 Columbus, OH Phone: (866) Web address: National Association of Counties 25 Massachusetts Ave. Washington, DC Phone: (202) Web address: National Association of County Administrators 777 N. Capitol St. NE, Suite 500 Washington, DC Phone: (202) Web address: National Association of Development Companies 1100 H Street NW; Suite 1030 Washington, DC Phone: (202) info@nadco.org Web address: National Association of Development Organizations 400 N. Capitol St. NW, Suite 390 Washington, DC Phone: (202) info@nado.org Web address: National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones 1001 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 350 Washington, DC Phone: (202) Web address: NATIONAL ORGS 15

20 RESOURCE GUIDE: NATIONAL AGENCIES, ASSOCIATIONS, & ORGANIZATIONS National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials 630 Eye St., NW Washington, DC Phone: Web address: National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) 2201 Cooperative Way, Suite 300. Herndon, VA Phone: (703) Web address: National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) th Street NW; Suite 700 Washington, DC Phone: (202) Web address: National Association of Town and Townships (NATaT) 1130 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 300 Washington, DC Phone: (202) or (800) Web address: National Business Incubation Association 340 West State Street; Unit 25 Athens, OH Phone: (740) Web address: National Community Development Association st St. NW, #120 Washington, DC Phone: (202) Web address: National Development Council 708 Third Ave., 7th Floor New York, NY Phone: (212) Web Address: National League of Cities 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 550 Washington, DC Phone: (202) Web address: NATIONAL ORGS 16

21 RESOURCE GUIDE: NATIONAL AGENCIES, ASSOCIATIONS, & ORGANIZATIONS North Central Regional Center for Rural Development Michigan State University 446 W. Circle Drive; Room 66 East Lansing, MI Phone: (517) Web address: Public Technology, Inc Prince Street; Suite 200 Alexandria, VA Phone: (202) Web address: Small Business Administration Small Business Development Center Program 409 Third St. SW Washington, DC Phone: (202) or U-ASK-SBA Web address: Urban Land Institute 1025 Thomas Jefferson St., NW, Suite 500 West Washington, DC Phone: (202) Web address: US Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration 1401 Constitution Ave. NW; Suite Washington, DC Phone: (202) Web address: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th St. SW Washington, DC Phone: (202) Web address: NATIONAL ORGS 17

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23 RESOURCE GUIDE: UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PROGRAMS & CENTERS University Research Programs & Centers BALL STATE UNIVERSITY 2000 University Ave. Muncie, Indiana (800) Building Better Communities (BBC) (765) Building Better Communities provides one-stop service to partners across Indiana by connecting them with Ball State University expertise and resources that help solve local problems. Through customized efforts, our work results in stronger businesses, improved communities, and more efficient government agencies. Immersive learning is the hallmark of a Ball State education. Student driven teams work with communities, businesses, and government agencies to develop real-world solutions to real-world problems. Building Better Communities is Ball State s front door for community partners seeking to benefit from bright, passionate students immersive learning projects. In addition to immersive learning, Building Better Communities offers strategic planning, research, consulting, subject-matter experts, and training. Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) (765) The Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) is the main research unit within the College of Business at Ball State University. The Center works with businesses and governments to assist them in their research and information needs. College of Architecture and Planning, Indianapolis Center (317) CAP:IC is part of a diverse family of design centers nationwide. Some are associated with universities while others are independent non-profit organizations. Design centers take on a wide array of purposes. Some focus primarily on advocacy and community-building. Others do actual design and planning that result in construction documents and plans that are built. CAP:IC falls somewhere in the middle with a mix of advocacy, community building, and facilitating conceptual design and planning. Plastics Research and Education Center (765) The plastics center uses the resources of Ball State University to address the needs of the plastics industry in Indiana. The vision is to have the targeted region recognized as a global leader in the plastics industry. The mission is to provide strategies and support implementation of those strategies in order to create a substantial and sustainable advantage for plastics companies. RESEARCH 19

24 RESOURCE GUIDE: UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PROGRAMS & CENTERS INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY 200 N. Seventh St. Terre Haute, Indiana Business Engagement Center (812) Engaging with business to provide university commercialization services and experimental learning opportunities. Center for Public Support & Community Engagement (812) The Center for Community Engagement was established to serve as a "front door" to Indiana State University. Our purpose is to enhance the quality of life in the Wabash Valley and State of Indiana by providing opportunities for nonprofit and profit organizations, governmental agencies, and citizens to access the service and programs of the University. We also provide individual support for students, staff, and faculty who are interested in community engagement projects. IBRC (Indiana Business Research Center) (812) or- (317) INDIANA UNIVERSITY 107 S. Indiana Ave. Bloomington, Indiana (812) Established in 1925, the Indiana Business Research Center is an integral unit in the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University. The IBRC provides and interprets the economic information needed by the state s business, government and nonprofit organizations, as well as users of such information throughout the nation. The IBRC maintains databases on numerous topics such as income, employment, taxes, sectors of the economy, education, demographics and a host of other economic indicators for the nation, the state and local areas. In addition, the Center conducts original research to generate needed information when existing data are not available or sufficient. The many web sites developed and maintained by the IBRC include: IBRC Trends & Analysis ( STATS Indiana ( Census 2010 in Indiana ( National Clearinghouse for the State Data Center Program ( RESEARCH 20

25 RESOURCE GUIDE: UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PROGRAMS & CENTERS IVY TECH STATE COLLEGE 50 West Fall Creek Parkway North Drive Indianapolis, IN (317) Center for Workforce Development-Office of Business and Industry Training Serves industry, small business, government, and non-profit agencies in analyzing training needs, assessing employees skill levels, and recommending and implementing optimal training programs. Center for Rural Development (765) PURDUE UNIVERSITY West Lafayette, Indiana (765) The Center was established to bring university resources together to: assist public and private sectors as they work toward solving rural development problems; provide a range of educational programs; coordinate and support research that improves understanding of economic and community development issues; and, provide issue-relevant information to individuals and groups interested in rural development. Cooperative Extension Service (765) Four programs exist within the umbrella of the Cooperative Extension Service, including: Agriculture and Natural Resources Program Providing lifelong education, training, and technical assistance to people and businesses with agricultural and natural resource related interests. Leadership and Community Development Consumer and Family Sciences Informal education program that increases knowledge, influences attitudes, teaches skills, and inspired aspirations. 4-H and Youth - 4-H incorporates fun educational opportunities, development of leadership skills, and adult training with hands-on, age appropriate, university-based activities. Indiana Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center (317) or (800) Formerly known as the Indiana Business Modernization and Technology Corporation (BMT), the MEP center is now under the direction of Purdue University s Technical Assistance Program (TAP). Its aim is to provide Indiana manufacturers with the resources they need to adapt to the changing technological requirements in the manufacturing sector. RESEARCH 21

26 RESOURCE GUIDE: UNIVERSITY RESEARCH PROGRAMS & CENTERS Purdue Center for Regional Development (PCRD) (765) The Purdue Center for Regional Development (PCRD) supports collaborative regional and multi-institutional approaches to problem solving and development. Some core competencies include: Regional Analysis and Planning; Economic Development Planning; New Models of Workforce Development; Small Business Development; Community/Regional Entrepreneurship Development; Rural and Small Town Community and Economic Development; Civic Leadership/ Governance; and GIS and Spatial Techniques and Analysis. Technical Assistance Program (TAP) (765) TAP is designed to help Indiana business, industry, and government use the resources of Purdue University in order to develop and implement new technologies for the economic benefit of clients and the state. RESEARCH 22

27 RESOURCE GUIDE: INTERNET DATA & INFORMATION SOURCES Internet Data & Information Sources Federal and State Access Indiana The official Web address of the State of Indiana, this site contains information on everything! Grants access to selected cities and towns as well as to agencies and organizations. Bureau of Economic Analysis Operated by the U.S. Department of Commerce, this site contains information on Gross State Products by industry as well as regional data such as MSA wage information. Economic Development Administration Operated by the U.S. Department of Commerce, this site contains EDA grant information and reports on a variety of EDA topics. FedWorld Government data clearinghouse operated by the US Department of Commerce. Searchable document formats containing otherwise hard to obtain information. GovStats at Oregon State University Government information sharing project formerly hosted by Oregon State University. This link will now direct you to various locations for the same information. Contains a myriad of federal information as well as access to the US Census/Ag Census, and current County Business Patterns. Indiana Department of Education (IDEAnet) Contains information about general education programs, curriculum development, school district information, ISTEP/SAT scores, teacher salaries, and staff information. Indiana Department of Workforce Development Contains information on state workforce programs as well as current employment information by county. Indiana Economic Development Corporation Contains information on state programs for existing Indiana businesses and residents as well as prospective businesses and residents. Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs Contains general information on state initiatives to serve Indiana s rural communities through technical, financial, and personal assistance. INTERNET Indiana State Department of Agriculture Agricultural resources and links to agricultural data and information sources. 23

28 RESOURCE GUIDE: INTERNET DATA & INFORMATION SOURCES The Library of Congress Contains LOC card catalog, research, and information services. Access provided to the THOMAS legislative database for bill texts, congressional calendars, and floor action information. STATS Indiana Demographic and economic statistics and links to larger data sources compiled by the Indiana Business Research Center and IUPUI. U.S. Census Bureau The site that planners can t do without, this is access to the most up-to-date 2000 Census information. This is better than the searchable CD-ROMS that are located in the library because the Census has been revised since the data was originally published. Census lookup provides a powerful search tool for obtaining the data. U.S. Department of Agriculture Contains information on agriculture programs as well as the Census of Agriculture, which is taken every five years. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development Contains information about rural economic and community development, including funding assistance. U.S. Government Printing Office Contains ordering information for government documents as well as many available directly for download. Includes congressional documents, national archives, federal register, and code of federal regulations in searchable format. The White House Information about the White House and executive branch as well as links to government programs and agencies. INTERNET 24

29 RESOURCE GUIDE: INTERNET DATA & INFORMATION SOURCES Internet Data & Information Sources Mapping Bing Maps Google Earth Google Maps Indiana DOT city maps for major Indiana cities Indiana Geographic Information Council (IGIC) Mapquest internet mapping Microsoft Research Maps Yellow Pages online with mapping capabilities INTERNET 25

30 RESOURCE GUIDE: INTERNET DATA & INFORMATION SOURCES Internet Data & Information Sources Adjacent States ILLINOIS Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity State of Illinois KENTUCKY Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development State of Kentucky MICHIGAN Michigan Economic Development Corporation State of Michigan OHIO Ohio Department of Development State of Ohio INTERNET 26

31 RESOURCE GUIDE: INDIANA STATEWIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS Indiana Statewide Economic Development Organizations Indiana Economic Development Corporation HEADQUARTERS Victor Smith, Secretary of Commerce, CEO Phone: (317) Chad Pittman, Executive Vice President Phone: (317) Kelly Harrington Nicholl, VP of Marketing (317) Mindy Kenworthy, Dir. New Bus. Dev. Phone: (317) Kai Chuck, International Prj. Manager Phone: (317) Pam Fisher, Dir. Regulatory Affairs Phone: (317) Frances Valentine, Business Dev. Coordinator Phone: (317) Jim Staton, Bus. Recruitment, North America Phone: (219) SPECIAL INITIATIVES Erin Schneider, Research, Film Dev. Phone: (317) Rollie Helmling, Automotive and Motorsports Phone: (317) REGIONAL CONTACTS Central Region: Director: Mindy Kenworthy (317) Project Managers: Brett Highley: (317) Molly Whitehead: (317) Northwest Region: Director: Kevin Kieft (219) Southeast Region: Director: Trevor Lane (812) Senior Project Manager: Wanda Heath: (812) Administrative Coordinator: Sarah Salisbury: (812) Eric Doden, President Phone: (317) Charlie Sparks, Vice President Business Dev. Phone: (317) Steve Akard, VP and General Counsel Phone: (317) Eric Shields, Policy Director Phone: (317) Kent Anderson, Dir. International Bus. Dev. Phone: ( Salena-Lorine Lee, International Prj. Manager Phone: (317) Kim Roderer, Operations Manager Phone: (317) Jacob Schpok, Director. Small Bus. Dev. Ctr. Phone: (317) Chris Eckerle, Life Science Phone: (317) Laurie Kuhl, Compliance Officer & Counsel Phone: (317) North Central Region: Director: David Behr (574) Northeast Region: Director: Brook Steed (260) Senior Project Manager: Linda Fortner: (260) Southwest Region: Director: Vacant Senior Project Manager: Wanda Heath: (812) STATE GOV 27

32 RESOURCE GUIDE: INDIANA STATEWIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS Indiana Economic Development Corporation Regional Map POSEY VERMILLION GIBSON LAKE NEWTON BENTON WARREN PORTER JASPER FOUNTAIN VIGO SULLIVAN VANDERBURGH KNOX PARKE PIKE WARRICK CLAY DAVIESS WHITE LAPORTE TIPPECANOE MONTGOMERY PUTNAM OWEN GREENE STARKE PULASKI MARTIN DUBOIS SPENCER CARROLL ST. JOSEPH MARSHALL FULTON CASS CLINTON BOONE HENDRICKS MORGAN MONROE LAWRENCE ORANGE CRAWFORD PERRY MIAMI HOWARD TIPTON HAMILTON MARION JOHNSON BROWN JACKSON WASHINGTON HARRISON ELKHART KOSCIUSKO WABASH GRANT MADISON HANCOCK SHELBY BARTHOLOMEW FLOYD LAGRANGE NOBLE WHITLEY HUNTINGTON BLACKFORD DELAWARE HENRY RUSH DECATUR JENNINGS SCOTT CLARK WELLS STEUBEN DE KALB ALLEN ADAMS JAY RANDOLPH WAYNE FAYETTE UNION RIPLEY JEFFERSON FRANKLIN DEARBORN OHIO SWITZERLAND CENTRAL Director: Mindy Kenworthy Project Manager: Brett Highley Project Manager: Molly Whitehead STATE GOV NORTH CENTRAL Director: David Behr NORTHEAST Director: Brook Steed Senior Project Manager Linda Fortner NORTHWEST Director: Kevin Kieft SOUTHEAST Director: Trevor Land Senior Project Manager: Wanda Heath Administrative Coordinator: Sarah Salisbury SOUTHWEST Senior Project Manager: Wanda Heath

33 RESOURCE GUIDE: INDIANA STATEWIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS Indiana Statewide Economic Development Organizations Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs EXECUTIVE OFFICE Sue Ellspermann, Lieutenant Governor Megan Zarazee, Operations Manager Phone: (317) Corrie Scott, Administrative Assistant Phone: (317) COMMUNITY AFFAIRS North Central District: Steven Ray, Community Liason Phone: (317) East Central District: Susie Ripley, Community Liaison Phone: (317) Southwest District: Ellen Harper, Community Liaison Phone: (317) Southeast District: Erica Speer, Community Liaison Phone: (317) GRANT SERVICES Kathleen Weissenberger, Director Phone: (317) Tammy Butts, Program Manager Phone: (317) David Hacker, Program Manager Phone: (317) OTHER OFFICES: Indiana Main Street: Shae Kmicikewycz, Program Manager Phone: (317) Special Projects: Geoff Schomacker, Dir. of Project Dev. Phone: (317) Matthew Crouch, Project Manager Phone: (317) Ian Slatter, Communications Director Phone: (317) Beth Dawson, Administrative Support Phone: (317) Northwest District: Gerry White, Community Lisiaon Phone: (317) Northeast District: Ryan Shrack, Community Liaison Phone: (317) West Central District: Jill Curry, Community Liaison Phone: (317) South Central District: Matthew Crouch, Community Liaison Phone: (317) Neil Brook, Program Manager Phone: (317) Beth Goeb, Program Manager Phone: (317) Matt Zimmermann, Program Manager Phone: (317) Strategic Initiatives: Michael Thissen, Senior Advisor Phone: (800) STATE GOV 29

34 RESOURCE GUIDE: INDIANA STATEWIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS Indiana Office of Community & Rural Affairs Regional Map POSEY VERMILLION GIBSON LAKE NEWTON BENTON WARREN PORTER JASPER FOUNTAIN VIGO SULLIVAN VANDERBURGH KNOX PARKE PIKE WARRICK CLAY DAVIESS WHITE LAPORTE TIPPECANOE MONTGOMERY PUTNAM OWEN GREENE STARKE PULASKI MARTIN DUBOIS SPENCER CARROLL ST. JOSEPH MARSHALL FULTON CASS CLINTON BOONE HENDRICKS MORGAN MONROE LAWRENCE ORANGE CRAWFORD PERRY MIAMI HOWARD TIPTON HAMILTON MARION JOHNSON BROWN JACKSON WASHINGTON HARRISON ELKHART KOSCIUSKO WABASH GRANT MADISON HANCOCK SHELBY BARTHOLOMEW FLOYD LAGRANGE NOBLE WHITLEY HUNTINGTON BLACKFORD DELAWARE HENRY RUSH DECATUR JENNINGS SCOTT CLARK WELLS STEUBEN DE KALB ALLEN ADAMS JAY RANDOLPH WAYNE FAYETTE UNION RIPLEY JEFFERSON FRANKLIN DEARBORN OHIO SWITZERLAND EAST CENTRAL Community Liaison: Susie Ripley STATE GOV NORTH CENTRAL Community Liaison: Steven Ray NORTHEAST Community Liaison: Ryan Shrack NORTHWEST Community Liaison: Gerry White SOUTH CENTRAL Community Liaison: Beth Powers SOUTHEAST Community Liaison: Erica Speer SOUTHWEST Community Liaison: Ellen Harper WEST CENTRAL Community Liaison: Jill Curry

35 RESOURCE GUIDE: INDIANA STATEWIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS Indiana Statewide Economic Development Organizations U.S. Department of Agriculture/Rural Affairs STATE OFFICE (Serving Carroll, Cass, Marion, Newton, and White Counties) Philip Lehmkuhler, State Director 5975 Lakeside Blvd. Indianapolis, IN Phone: (317) ext. 4 philip.lehmkuhler@in.usda.gov North Vernon Area Office (Serving Bartholomew, Clark, Dearborn, Decatur, Floyd, Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Johnson, Ohio, Ripley, Scott, Shelby, Switzerland, and Washington) Larry Adams, Area Director 2600 Highway 7 North North Vernon, IN Phone: (812) , Ext 4 larry.e.adams@in.usda.gov Muncie Area Office (Servicing Blackford, Delaware, Fayette, Grant, Hamilton, Hancock, Henry, Howard, Jay, Madison, Randolph, Rush, Tipton, Union, and Wayne) Anthony Kirkland, Area Director 3641 N. Briarwood Lane Muncie, IN Phone: (765) , Ext. 4 anthony.kirkland@in.usda.gov Jasper Area Office (Serving Clay, Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Harrison, Martin, Orange, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, Viggo, and Warrick) Wayne Dubble, Area Specialist 1486 Executive Blvd. Jasper, IN Phone: (812) , Ext. 4 wayne.dubble@in.usda.gov AREA OFFICES Columbia City Area Office (Serving Adams, Allen, Dekalb, Huntington, LaGrange, Miami, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley) Thomas Bernhard, Area Director 788 W. Connexion Way, Suite E Columbia City, IN Phone: (260) , Ext. 4 thomas.bernhard@in.usda.gov Bloomfield Area Office (Serving Brown, Greene, Knox, Lawrence, Monroe, Morgan, Owen, Sullivan, and Vigo) Steven Wilson, Area Director 104 CR 70 E, Suite C Bloomfield, In Phone: (812) , Ext. 4 steve.wilson@in.usda.gov Crawfordsville Area Office (Serving Benton, Boone, Clinton, Fountain, Hendricks, Marion, Montgomery, Parke, Putnam, Tippecanoe, Vermillion, and Warren) John Anthrop, Loan Specialist 2036 Lebanon Road Crawfordsville, IN Phone: (765) , Ext. 4 john.anthrop@in.usda.gov Knox Area Office (Serving Elkhart, Fulton, Jasper, Kosciusko, Lake, LaPorte, Marshall, Porter, Pulaski, St. Joseph, and Starke) Melissa Christiansen, Area Specialist 1406 S. Heaton St. Knox, IN Phone: (574) melissa.christiansen@in.usda.gov STATE GOV 31