Welcome to Southeast Indiana READI
Regional Economic Acceleration
and Development Initiative (READI)
Calling all Hoosiers!
The Purdue Center for Regional Development (PCRD) and Indiana University Public Policy Institute (IU-PPI) are conducting a comprehensive evaluation of READI’s impact across Indiana. But we need YOUR insights to make it truly comprehensive. Take the survey now: https://pcrd.purdue.edu/community-well-being-survey
SEI READI
READI 2.0
Timeline & Information:
Additional details on READI 2.0, including program structure, eligibility requirements, metrics, READI 2.0 goals and focus areas, application details, etc. can you be found here. Questions from the regions can also be sent to READI@iedc.in.gov.
Why SEI READI Matters
READI funds have presented us with an opportunity accelerate talent attraction by community reinvestment. Together, our regions are working toward a better future. In an unprecedented regional movement in Southeastern Indiana, cities, towns, and counties are joining forces to streamline our process in order to better secure state funding.
The Goal
We are working to achieve a better Southeast Indiana through regional collaboration. By working together, we will compete for Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI).
Used in the most effective way possible, these funds would provide an opportunity for economic growth and talent attraction. More importantly, these developments have the ability to accelerate talent retention in Indiana. We want our valued residents to call Indiana home for years to come.
Project Development
Rising and Thriving
Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley, Switzerland, Union: SEI READI is about a collaborative group of Indiana Communities taking control of their destinies
Joining Together:
Defining Our Regional Initiative
By joining together, we aim to achieve a higher
probability of success in obtaining the greatest
allocation of state funding possible.
Who we are
We are cities, towns, and counties working as one. By joining together, we aim to achieve a higher probability of success in obtaining the greatest allocation of state funding possible. We call ourselves the affordable Cincinnati address, as our region has a small town feel with big city amenities.
Our conveniently adjacent location to Cincinnati is comprised of great schools, affordable housing, a thriving business community, with safety and a relaxed lifestyle supported in every welcoming corner of Southeast Indiana.
Who they are
READI is a funding opportunity for areas across Indiana. The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) has allocated $500 million in state appropriates to help support strategic investment.
In addition, the READI initiative is expected to match local and private sector investment by a ratio of 4:1.
SEI READI News
SEI READI issues two requests for proposals for READI 2.0 projects
First round of blight & redevelopment and arts & culture projects due June 21, 2024 (Southeast Indiana) - SEI READI, Inc. today announced the opening of two requests for [...]
READI 2.0 Allocation
On Thursday, April 11, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) made the exciting announcement that Southeast Indiana will receive a $10 million allocation [...]
SEI READI submits application for READI 2.0 investment in Southeast Indiana’s quality of place, life, and opportunity
Proposal outlines bold regional goals for Housing, Culture, Infrastructure, Business, and Child Care For immediate release Monday, March 18 (Southeast Indiana) - SEI READI, Inc. has successfully submitted [...]
Regions Submit READI 2.0 Proposals; Total READI Program Expected to Leverage Billions More in Population Growth and Quality of Place Investments
15 regions submit READI 2.0 funding applications, outlining regional growth strategies to grow populations, employment opportunities, per capita income and community assets INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 27, 2024) – Governor Eric [...]
ANNOUNCING THE RETURN OF THE HISTORIC LIBERTY THEATER IN LAWRENCEBURG INDIANA, “WHISKEY CITY USA”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dan McCabe, Thigmotrope LLC December 5, 2023 contact 859-250-2730 Dan McCabe’s Thigmotrope LLC, in partnership with the City of Lawrenceburg Redevelopment Commission, has broken ground on [...]
SEI READI opens Request for Project Information as region pursues READI 2.0 funding
For Immediate Release Local governments, developers, employers, utilities, non-profits invited to share proposals through December 22, 2023 (SOUTHEAST INDIANA) - Southeast Indiana citizens, businesses, visitors, and stakeholders are invited to [...]
