Data and analysis tools to support regional competitiveness in a knowledge-based economy. An EDA project.

Innovation Index

index graphic The Index helps you understand your region's innovation performance and potential

Cluster Analysis

Explore 15 knowledge-based occupation clusters and 17 industry clusters to uncover regional strengths

Investment Analysis

Understand the regional development process and access tools to help guide public investment decisions

Contact Information

For further information on this project or any of the tools found on this site, please direct your inquiries to the following individuals:

Occupation/Industry Clusters

Christine Nolan (PCRD)
cenolan@purdue.edu

Innovation Index

Tim Slaper (IBRC)
tslaper@iupui.edu

Guidelines for Regional Investment

Ed Morrison (PCRD)
efmorris@purdue.edu

Working with Regional Stakeholders

Thayr Richey (SDG)
trichey@sdg.us

Data Tools/Website

Carol Rogers (IBRC)
rogersc@indiana.edu

Project Reports/Other

Sam Cordes (PCRD)
smcordes@purdue.edu

Jerry Conover (IBRC)
conover@indiana.edu

This project is funded in part by the U.S. Commerce Department's Economic Development Administration. Work was conducted by the Purdue Center for Regional Development, the Indiana Business Research Center at Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, and other research partners.

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