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10/13/2026

: Located in the western part of the state bordering Illinois, Newton County is famously known as the last of Indiana's 92 counties to be officially organized.

Question: What town serves as the county seat of Newton County?

Think you know it? Drop your guess in the comments below!

Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newton_County,_Indiana

This week we’re exploring Transforming Clusters using our Interactive Cluster Comparison Chart! Which industries and oc...
10/13/2026



This week we’re exploring Transforming Clusters using our Interactive Cluster Comparison Chart!

Which industries and occupations are under threat or losing specialization in your region? Where are the declines happening?

Our cluster charts help answer those questions by mapping regional sectors, making it easier to pinpoint vulnerable markets, track long-term shifts, and target economic diversification strategies.

Swipe through to see how we break down declining sectors and discover the data shaping your regional economy!

🔗RegionalClusters.com

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: Newton County is located in the western region of Indiana, with the Kankakee River to the north. Established in 1859,...
10/12/2026

: Newton County is located in the western region of Indiana, with the Kankakee River to the north. Established in 1859, it is one of the state's more rural and less populated counties, known for its flat, fertile agricultural landscape and rich natural areas.

Source: https://www.newtoncounty.in.gov/

A new Purdue Center for Regional Development Research & Policy Insights (RPI) takes a deep dive into population change, ...
10/12/2026

A new Purdue Center for Regional Development Research & Policy Insights (RPI) takes a deep dive into population change, talent erosion, and economic trajectories across 3,132 U.S. counties.

Key Takeaways:
• Aging in Place: Counties staying economically stable while losing talent.
• Squeezed: Counties holding onto younger/educated residents despite economic strain.
• Rural vs. Metro: Economic decline clusters in rural areas, but talent erosion reaches right into metro regions—including the most distressed "hollowing out" type.

🔗 Read the report:
https://pcrd.purdue.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Shrinking-Is-Not-Declining-A-County-Typology-of-Economic-Decline-and-Talent-Erosion.pdf

📍 ? We were in Covington dedicating the CCC Covington Circle Trail‘s new bridge!This exciting project creates new oppor...
10/09/2026

📍 ? We were in Covington dedicating the CCC Covington Circle Trail‘s new bridge!

This exciting project creates new opportunities for recreation, connectivity, and quality of place for residents and visitors alike. We were honored to join community leaders, partners, and supporters as we celebrated the completion of another investment in Fountain County's future.

Congratulations to everyone who helped bring this vision to life! 🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️🌳

Are you preparing your agribusiness for its next stage of growth?In their upcoming virtual workshop, the Indiana SBDC Ag...
10/08/2026

Are you preparing your agribusiness for its next stage of growth?

In their upcoming virtual workshop, the Indiana SBDC Agribusiness Initiative breaks down:

• Funding paths for farm and food-based businesses
• 2026 updates to key grants and loan programs
• Industry changes that may impact your operation
• Year-end planning and preparing for 2027

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM EST
Registration link: https://isbdc.ecenterdirect.com/events/17394

To read more, visit https://pcrd.purdue.edu/cultivating-growth-financing-opportunities-for-indianas-farm-food-and-agribusinesses/

: A massive shoutout to The Indianapolis Public Library for their incredible work advancing digital equity in our commu...
10/07/2026

: A massive shoutout to The Indianapolis Public Library for their incredible work advancing digital equity in our community! From keeping families connected through their Wi-Fi hotspot lending program to bridging the skills gap with Northstar Digital Literacy labs, smartphone training, and free public tech access, IndyPL proves that libraries are essential anchors for digital inclusion.



Sources: https://blog.indypl.org/research-learn/digital-inclusion-week/

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