Timeline

As we work toward completion, we are looking to you for support. We have identified our Southeast Indiana region as Union, Franklin, Dearborn, Ohio, Ripley, and Switzerland Counties (with the exception of the City of Batesville). We will submit our regional development plan at the end of August. The IEDC will announce winning regions between November and December.

Deadlines:

July 1, 2021 – Regions must self-identify with the IEDC

August 30, 2021 – (Extended from August 10) SEI READI project and idea form submission deadline

September 30, 2021 – (Extended from August 31) Regional plans must be submitted

November-December 2021 – IEDC announces winners

SEI READI to Host Virtual Business Focus Group August 20
August 13, 2021
The business focus group is an opportunity for private sector employers to share ideas, collaborate on potential projects, and provide support.
SEI READI Increases Private Sector Outreach Upon READI Deadline Extension
August 10, 2021
The new SEI READI project submission deadline is August 30, 2021.
SEI READI Seeks Ideas and Input for Quality of Life, Talent Attraction and Innovation
August 2, 2021
Community workshops will happen across the Southeast Indiana region on August 5 and 6, 2021.
State Extends Regional Plan Submission Deadline for READI
August 2, 2021
The deadline for regional development plans has been extended from August 31 to September 30, 2021.
Southeast Indiana Launches Unprecedented Regional Collaboration for READI Funding
July 20, 2021
SEI READI announced today Southeast Indiana’s collaboration to compete for the Indiana Economic Development Corporation’s READI funding opportunity.