Watch Below for Overview of North Central Region and READI

The North Central READI Group is being lead by North Central Indiana Regional Planning Council (NCIRPC). The group has a long established track record of working together and share a "spirit of cooperation".

Traditionally, the North Central region has interacted with businesses and industries through the local economic development organizations (LEDOs). At its inception, NCIRPC intentionally created two industry-led committees—an Employer/Educator Council and an Agribusiness Council—in order to develop a foundational network for engaging a broader audience in regional discussions. The Employer/Educator Council is comprised of regional business leaders from large and small companies, secondary and post-secondary educators, and workforce and economic development professionals.

The Agribusiness Council has brought together farmers, financial institutions, ag-industry leaders, educators and other key community leaders, to engage in the region’s first meaningful discussion on the state of agriculture within North Central Indiana. The councils are actively involved in developing stronger and more collaborative relationships to address common needs such as supply chain, and workforce and transportation infrastructure. They will continue to guide the direction of NCIRPC’s regional strategy