#TuesdayTrivia: Thrive West Central Region offers rural public transportation covering Clay, Parke, Vermillion, and Vigo counties. They have vans with the Thrive logo, delivering people to and from their destinations in rural areas. Sources: thrivewestcentral.com/transp…

#MondayMapping: Thrive West Central is a regional planning and community development organization in Indiana. Founded in 1968, it serves local governments, businesses, and residents across West Central Indiana. Source: thrivewestcentral.com/

#FridayRecap: Here is a recap of all the posts covering Newton County, Indiana. Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newton… in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife… pcrd.purdue.edu/ruralindiana…

#ThursdayThree: Community Snapshot: Newton County A closer look at the demographics that shape this unique rural community in Indiana. Swipe through to see the local data! Sources: pcrd.purdue.edu/ruralindiana…

The Hoosier Heartland Indiana SBDC is looking for its next Regional Director. This position provides strategic leadership for programs and services that support entrepreneurs and small businesses across the region. Learn more and apply today: careers.purdue.edu/job/Regio…

#Wednesdaywonder: Tucked away in the western part of the state, the scenic Willow Slough Fish & Wildlife Area is a true natural gem in Indiana. Spanning thousands of acres of marshes, lakes, and open water, it’s a premier destination. Sources: in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife…

#TuesdayTrivia: 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. Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newton…

#MondayMapping: 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: newtoncounty.in.gov/

A new PCRD report analyzes population change, talent erosion & economic trajectories across 3,132 U.S. counties. Shrinking ≠ declining Talent erosion hits metros Economic decline clusters in rural areas New 4-part county typology Read pcrd.purdue.edu/wp-content/u…

#Fridayrecap: Recap of Digital Inclusion Week Posts! Sources: digitalinclusion.org/diw26/ en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digita… blog.indypl.org/research-lea…

#WhereIsPCRD? We were in Covington dedicating the CCC Covington Circle Trail‘s new bridge! This project creates new opportunities for recreation, connectivity, and quality of place for residents and visitors alike. Congratulations to everyone who helped bring this to life!

#ThursdayThree: Here are some Key numbers from Indiana Broadband data. #DIW2026 #DigitalEquityNow #DigitalInclusion Sources: pcrd.purdue.edu/data_visuali…

Are you preparing your agribusiness for its next stage of growth? Join the Indiana SBDC Agribusiness Initiative for a virtual workshop! Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Time: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM EST register: isbdc.ecenterdirect.com/even… To read more, visit pcrd.purdue.edu/cultivating-…

#Wednesdaywonder: A massive shoutout to The Indianapolis Public Library for their incredible work advancing digital equity in our community! #DIW2026 #DigitalEquityNow #DigitalInclusion Sources: blog.indypl.org/research-lea…

PCRD September 2026 Roundup Catch up on the latest research, resources, and community events from the Purdue Center for Regional Development! mailimages.purdue.edu/vo/?Fi… Follow this link to subscribe to our mailing list! 📬📬- pcrd.purdue.edu/newsletter/

#TuesdayTrivia: For Digital Inclusion Week 2026, we wanted to define what digital inclusion really means. Do you think you can tell which one is the right example of digital inclusion? Wait until the end of the video to find out. #DIW2026 Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digita…

It’s officially Digital Inclusion Week 2026! We are proud to join the DIW to ensure everyone has the digital access, skills, and resources they need to succeed. We included their maps of all the events going on for our #MondayMapping. #DIW2026 Source: digitalinclusion.org/diw26/

#FridayRecap: This week we covered Morgan County, Indiana. Proceed to the video to discover fun facts, statistics, and quiz yourself on your knowledge of the region. Sources: visitmorgancountyin.com/expl… visitmorgancountyin.com/blog… pcrd.purdue.edu/ruralindiana…

#ThursdayThree: These are Morgan County, Indiana's core demographics. Breaking down population growth, economic stability, and workforce data to paint a complete picture of life in the region. Source: pcrd.purdue.edu/ruralindiana…

#WednesdayWonder: Did you know the Link Observatory in Morgan County holds a secret? What started as a humble gift in the 1940s from Dr. Goethe Link to his wife, Helen, blossomed into a hillside garden that became a legendary local landmark. Source: visitmorgancountyin.com/blog…