PCRD is a university-based applied research and engagement center established in 2005 to serve regions and communities throughout Indiana and beyond.
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Have a fantastic weekend! We've hope you've enjoyed this brief lesson on Indiana's oldest county.
#FridayRecap
Sources:
#TuesdayTrivia: kids.kiddle.co/Knox_County,_…
#WednesdayWonder: visitvincennes.org/attractio…
#ThursdayThree: pcrd.purdue.edu/data_visuali…
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📊 #ThursdayThree:
Knox County sees more workers commuting in than out, with 431 net commuters. A positive net commuter number means Knox County serves as an employment center for the surrounding region, drawing in more workers than it sends out!
Source: pcrd.purdue.edu/data_visuali…
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Located in Knox County, this 254-acre park on the Wabash River features 4 miles of marked trails, picnic areas & playgrounds in a beautifully wooded setting. The park features modern rental cabins, tent areas, and RV sites!
#WednesdayWonder
Source: visitvincennes.org/attractio…
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Summer in the Cities Buyers Mission – Indianapolis
Date: August 12, 2026
Location: Indianapolis, IN (venue TBD)
Early Registration Price: $325 per company (increases to $450 after June 12)
Register at: foodexport.org/events/market…
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Knox County is a special area in Indiana. It's the oldest county in Indiana! It was one of the first two counties made in the Northwest Territory way back in 1790. The other county was St. Clair County, Illinois.
#TuesdayTrivia
Source: kids.kiddle.co/Knox_County,_…
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New insights into how U.S. industry clusters form and evolve.
Read more: pcrd.purdue.edu/wp-content/u…
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The USDA Rural Development Rural Utilities Service is hosting an informational webinar on the Community Connect Grant Program. This funding opportunity helps bring high-speed internet to rural areas.
🗓 June 17, 2026
⏰ 1– 2:00 PM ET
🔗 Register at: tinyurl.com/367jwc2d
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Introducing Knox County, Indiana!🥁🥁👏👏
Follow along this week to learn more about this especially historic county! #MondayMapping
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Have a great weekend! We hope you’ve enjoyed learning about Johnson County with us!
Sources:
#TuesdayTrivia: festivalcountryindiana.com/
#WednesdayWonder: indianaconnection.org/county…
dailyjournal.net/2023/12/12/…
#ThursdayThree: tableau.it.purdue.edu/t/publ…
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#ThursdayThree: Johnson County Edition
Here are the top three industries with the highest average annual earnings in the county!
Source: tableau.it.purdue.edu/t/publ…
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Follow this link to read our May newsletter! 🗞️🗞️-
pcrd.purdue.edu/newsletter/2…
Follow this link to subscribe to our mailing list! 📬📬- pcrd.purdue.edu/newsletter/
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🏮🌸 Franklin, Indiana’s Kuji Alley celebrates the city’s sister-city connection with Kuji, Japan through cherry blossoms, lanterns, koi murals, and a Japanese footbridge! 🇯🇵🐟
#WednesdayWonder
Sources: indianaconnection.org/county…
dailyjournal.net/2023/12/12/…
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Nicknamed “Festival Country,” Johnson County hosts more than 1,000 festivals, concerts, and events annually. In Festival Country the national pastime is having a good time!🎉🎶🎪
#TuesdayTrivia
Source: festivalcountryindiana.com/
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Join USDA Rural Development’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS) for an informative webinar covering the FY 2026 Distance Learning & Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
📅 June 3
🕐 1-2 PM ET
🔗 tinyurl.com/m2rw6fuv
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This week we're returning to our Indiana county spotlight series! Let's begin with a #MondayMapping for Johnson County!
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In this latest RPI report, #PCRD builds on prior work by focusing on updated knowledge-based occupation cluster definitions and their role in regional competitiveness.
🔗 pcrd.purdue.edu/wp-content/u…
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#FridayRecap: We’re wrapping up this week’s spotlight on the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission!
Sources: map.php, faq.php & dashboard.php on PCRD.Purdue.edu/regionalclus…
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#ThursdayThree: In central Ohio, the Healthcare & Medical Science Practitioners and Specialists Knowledge Cluster has the highest avg. hourly wage among all 21 clusters at $53.89.
pcrd.purdue.edu/regionalclus…
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In this latest RPI report, #PCRD builds on prior work to look at socioeconomic and demographic context by analyzing key macro indicators across regions.
🔗 pcrd.purdue.edu/wp-content/u…
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#WednesdayWisdom: Knowledge-based clusters help regions identify concentrations of knowledge workers, support workforce & human capital development, and strengthen regional talent pipelines for economic growth.
pcrd.purdue.edu/regionalclus…
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