Accelerate Rural Indiana Regional Development Authority
Accelerate Rural Indiana (ARI) has formed a Regional Development Authority (RDA) to further cement Interstate 74’s southeastern corridor as a top destination for talent. The informal coalition of Batesville, Greensburg, Rushville and Shelbyville along with Decatur, Rush and Shelby counties was formed in 2021. Forming an RDA creates the region’s first formal regional organization and accomplishes a top priority of the group’s regional development plan. ARI was awarded $20 million of Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) funding, the highest per capita READI award in the state. ARI will leverage the RDA to administer the region’s current READI funding, pursue potential READI 2.0 funding, and apply for other non-READI-related state and federal grants.
ARI RDA Information
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ARI RDA - Board Members
The Accelerate Rural Indiana Regional Development Authority is governed by five (5) individuals appointed by the executives of the members of the RDA.
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ARI RDA Board - Meetings
The Accelerate Rural Indiana Regional Development Authority Board meets on the 2nd Friday of each month. Meetings are held at 1pm at Greensburg City Hall. All ARI RDA Board meetings are open to the public.
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ARI RDA Board - Meeting Materials
The Accelerate Rural Indiana Regional Development Authority takes important action on behalf of the region. Click the link below to learn more about the Board’s actions.