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New dashboard may help us understand regional clusters

Thursday, June 4, 2026
To support data-driven economic and workforce development, the Purdue Center for Regional Development (PCRD), in partnership with the EDA, has released a new Regional Clusters website with compiled data presented across interactive dashboards with maps, tables, and other tools and resources. The dashboards cover industry-based, skills, and knowledge clusters. PCRD’s definitions of each cluster type can be found here or within their respective dashboard.

Regional Innovation Strategies 2017 funding available

Thursday, May 11, 2017

The Economic Development Administration is seeking applications through June 23 for the 2017 Regional Innovation Strategies program. Through SSTI’s work with Congress, a record $17 million is available this year. Along with increased funding, the notice of funding availability includes a few changes from previous years. More information will also be available in a webinar SSTI is hosting with EDA on May 22 at 3 p.m. EDT.

Commerce Dept Names 26 Recipients of Regional Innovation Strategies Grants

Thursday, April 2, 2015

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced the first 26 recipients of the 2014 Regional Innovation Strategies program grants. Managed by the Economic Development Administration, the Regional Innovation Strategies (RIS) program is designed to advance innovation and capacity-building activities in regions across the country through three different types of grants: