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About IBRC

Who We Are

Established in 1925, IBRC’s mission is to empower communities and their leadership to build equitable and thriving regions through strategic insights, data and practical research.

IBRC 100 years logo: Taking care of business

Goal: Empowerment

You need reliable information and a trusted friend to guide you. Together, we gather valuable intelligence and insight that serve your purposes. Much of what the IBRC offers is freely available. However, our team also partners with individuals and organizations who need customized data and research tailored to their budgets. “I now have a plan, a projected outcome based on last year,” said Frank Martinez, a small business owner and participant in IBRC's Enterprise Corps.

Joshua Gildea, Enterprise Corps marketing & sales instructor

Impact: Sustainability & Growth

We're here to get you to the next step. Whether it's scaling your business or building your strategy, the IBRC helps you understand your value proposition and economic impact. What drives your decision-making? Don't just throw darts. Work with the IBRC to target your vision.

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Aerial view of Wells Street Bridge in Fort Wayne crossing river into Promenade Park with downtown in background

How: Experts Powered by Technology

The IBRC has worked with data since our founding in 1925. Today, our vast databases are national in breadth and distinctly Indiana in depth, encompassing the economy, population, workforce, education and more.

But data and technology alone don’t provide the answer. No two decisions, or communities, are the same. What fits Frankfort might not fit Fort Wayne. We combine data, technology and deep expertise to put the numbers in context and make them useful for the decisions you face.

Phil Powell shaking hands with Jeremy Gray at IBRC's 100th anniversary.

Funding: Community of Partners

Our services can remain affordable with your help. As a supporter of the IBRC, you keep human intelligence available in an AI world. Data collection and transformation, modeling, and analysis require a team of experts with the latest technology. You can make a positive impact now and fund the future.

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Meet our team

Our team of analysts and data specialists serve communities across Indiana from our Bloomington and Indianapolis offices.

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  • Hodge Hall

    Bloomington office

    Kelley School of Business, Hodge Hall, Suite 4048
    1309 E. 10th Street
    Bloomington, IN 47405

    Phone: 812-855-5507
  • Indianapolis office building at 16Tech

    Indianapolis office

    Hq0 Innovation Hub
    1220 Waterway Blvd #111
    Indianapolis, IN 46202

    Phone: 317-274-2979

Email us at: ibrc@iu.edu

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