For more than 15 years I have enjoyed working with economic and community development. Since taking the position with Purdue Extension, I have been focusing on more community development initiatives. Several things in Indiana need additional development and Purdue Extension partners with local stakeholders to bring information to them on Transforming Your Local Economy, Business Retention and Expansion, SET, CREST, and Hometown Collaboration Initiative. All of these programs are designed to help increase the quality of life, housing and employment/workforce opportunities in Indiana. I am very excited to bring positive impact to our state. The Tribune Star has also been a phenomenal experi...