Indiana Communities Institute

Above: Local artists and residents connect in locations throughout downtown Fort Wayne during the annual Art This Way Art Crawl. Credit: Downtown Fort Wayne/Rachel Von Art LLC.

Who We Are

The work we do at the Indiana Communities Institute is inspired by a simple vision—better communities for more people. To foster this vision, ICI's mission is to help communities build greater capacity to achieve prosperity and well-being for their people and places. Our efforts are centered around community, grounded in research, engaged in practice, and focused on policy.

Our impact is evident across Indiana (and beyond) in communities and regions of all sizes. We are excited to discuss how we can work with your community to gain a deeper understanding and envision a brighter future.

How We Help

Whether you are looking for meaningful educational experiences delivered through the ICI Academy or customized, community-driven initiatives and insights, the experienced team at the Indiana Communities Institute can support your local and regional efforts to build even better places to live, work, and visit.

Training

Throughout the year, the ICI Academy offers a wide selection of trainings, including online workshops and webinars, but also in-person workshops and multi-day courses.

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Community Initiatives

We combine decades of collective community economic development expertise with a broad base of academic and technical resources and an extensive partnership network to create custom initiatives that meet the specific needs your community or region.

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Partners

The Indiana Communities Institute collaborates with a number of experts and talented professionals across the Ball State campus. They provide research, technical resources, guidance, and professional knowledge to our many projects.