By Caitlin Hancock, Interim President/CEO—
MUNCIE, IN — The East Central Indiana Regional Partnership is proud to announce its official rebrand as Forge ECI, marking a bold new chapter in the organization’s mission to drive economic development and regional collaboration. Created in partnership with IronGate Creative, this transformation includes a new name, logo, and website—ForgeECI.com.
This announcement comes as the organization celebrates its 20th anniversary—two decades of championing regional unity, investment, and growth across East Central Indiana. From its early roots in building collaboration among counties to leading multimillion-dollar regional initiatives, the organization has played a vital role in shaping the region’s trajectory.
“Forge ECI represents more than just a name change—it’s a statement about who we are and where we’re headed,” said Garrett Doan, Board Chair of Forge ECI. “For 20 years, this organization has worked to connect communities, support economic opportunity, and promote the assets of East Central Indiana. As a board, we’re proud to support this new path and confident it will help us amplify the incredible work already happening across the region.”
To help mark the occasion, Forge ECI will host a 20th Anniversary Gala on Tuesday, July 29 that will serve as both the public unveiling of the new brand and the organization’s annual meeting. The evening will feature a fireside chat with Governor Mike Braun, along with a program highlighting regional achievements, economic development priorities, and the vision for the future.
“This rebrand is the result of years of steady growth and regional collaboration,” said Caitlin Hancock, Interim President/CEO of Forge ECI. “Forge ECI is bold, clear, and deeply rooted in the identity of East Central Indiana. It reflects not only who we are today, but who we’ve worked hard to become—and we’re excited to share that with our partners, investors, and communities.”
The newly launched website, ForgeECI.com, is a dynamic resource for site selectors, businesses, residents, and visitors that showcases how East Central Indiana is forging its future—together.
For more information and to RSVP for the 20th Anniversary Gala, visit ForgeECI.com.
About Forge ECI
Forge ECI dedicated to fostering economic growth in the East Central Indiana nine-county region as the lead economic development marketing and business attraction organization. Through collaboration with local economic development organizations and the state’s lead agency – the Indiana Economic Development Corporation – Forge works to attract new investment, support existing industries, and enhance the quality of life, place, and opportunity for all residents.
