180 Alliance Submits READI Proposal
(photo courtesy: Town of Whitestown)
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As a subscriber you can listen to articles at work, in the car, or while you work out. Subscribe NowThe newly formed 180 Alliance Region has submitted its application for the $500 million Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI). The region includes Boone, Hendricks, Johnson, Montgomery, Morgan, and Putnam counties. Collectively, they are seeking up to $50 million of the state economic incentive and talent growth efforts.
The organization says its application places a high emphasis on downtown revitalization, outdoor amenities, and arts and culture.
The 180 Alliance says its vision recognizes that while each community is in a different stage of development, they share the same values to drive growth and attract business.
“The value this initiative has on a new region like ours is immense. It provides opportunities for creating a truly inviting, livable community for current and future residents,” said Boone Economic Development Corp. Executive Director Molly Whitehead. “Regional programs like the ones we are seeking to implement throughout the 180 Alliance Region provide a springboard for talent attraction and growth.”
Through the READI program, the state is encouraging neighboring counties, cities, and towns to partner to create a shared vision for their future, mapping out the programs and projects that are critical for the region to retain talent today and attract the workforce of tomorrow.
The 180 Alliance Region is working with Indianapolis-based HWC Engineering and SB Research + Planning of Bloomington in developing its proposal.
Regions throughout the state are seeking the funds as well. The Indiana Economic Development Corp. will announce the recipients in December.