Posted: September 17, 2023 by garybehling
Lori Curless, the Airport Manager for Crawfordsville Regional Airport spoke to the Crawfordsville Kiwanis Club on Thursday 9-14-23. Curlessot herself, has been with the Crawfordsville Airport for 6 years and has helped make the airport one of the… Read More
Posted: September 4, 2023 by garybehling
Have you heard of Achaius Ranch? Elisha McCulloh, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Master of Social Work (MSW) is the founder and Executive Director of Achaius Ranch in Ladoga, IN. Elisha spoke to the Crawfordsville… Read More
Posted: August 25, 2023 by garybehling
Yes, there is art in Crawfordsville. You see it everywhere, from the business store windows to the signs on the lampposts, art surrounds us and the non-profit Athens Arts which recently moved to 216 E Main St. helps… Read More
Posted: August 25, 2023 by garybehling
Chadd Jenkins, CEO/GM of Parke County REMC spoke to the Crawfordsville Kiwanis Club about their Operation Round Up program. This program allows REMC members to “round up” their payments to the next dollar each month as a donation…. Read More
Last Updated: August 25, 2023 by garybehling
Kylie Williams of Centerstone Foster Care Select showed the members of the Crawfordsville Kiwanis Club the importance of becoming a foster parent. Williams, who later adopted her children, was a foster parent in the past leading her to… Read More
Posted: August 4, 2023 by garybehling
Crawfordsville resident Luke Rice is a 15 year old boy with a sweet and happy spirit who enjoys wearing hats and watching people. At seven days old Luke had open heart surgery due to a heart defect at… Read More
Posted: July 20, 2023 by garybehling
Did you know there is a rodeo in Crawfordsville? PAC Mid-west Rodeo located at 2350 Indianapolis Rd, Crawfordsville, IN is bringing entertainment like many have never seen to Crawfordsville. Picture provided by Simply Unnoticed Photography From the little… Read More
Posted: July 20, 2023 by garybehling
Crawfordsville Mayor Todd Barton gave a thorough update to Kiwanians in attendance at our meeting on July 13, 2023. Mayor Barton talked about the new branding initiative for the city that will be put in place soon. He… Read More
Posted: July 20, 2023 by garybehling
On June 29, 2023 Crawfordsville Kiwanians were pleased to hear a report from Sheriff Ryan Needham, Montgomery County Sheriff. Sheriff Needham reported that from Jan 1, 2023 through June 28, 2023 the department had 11,341 calls that they… Read More
Vice President for Engagement & Director for PCRD
Roberto Gallardo is the Vice President for Engagement, Director of the Purdue Center for Regional Development and an Associate Professor in the Agricultural Economics Department. He holds an electronics engineering undergraduate degree, a master’s in economic development, and a Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration. Gallardo has worked with rural communities over the past decade conducting local & regional community economic development, including use of technology for development.
He has authored more than 100 articles including peer-reviewed and news-related regarding rural trends, socioeconomic analysis, industrial clusters, the digital divide, and leveraging broadband applications for community economic development. He is also the author of the book “Responsive Countryside: The Digital Age & Rural Communities,” which highlights a 21st century community development model that helps rural communities transition to, plan for, and prosper in the digital age. Dr. Gallardo is a TEDx speaker and his work has been featured in a WIRED magazine article, a MIC.com documentary, and a RFDTV documentary.
Hello Gary,
This is Wes Mills from Purdue. Tim Doty asked me to assist in getting you a speaker for the Crawfordsville Kiwanis luncheon on May 2nd. It’s wonderful that you are celebrating such high achievers in Montgomery County.
I would like to introduce you to Roberto Gallardo, Ph.D. - Vice President for Engagement, Director of the Purdue Center for Regional Development and an Associate Professor in the Agricultural Economics Department.
Among his many titles, Roberto is an expert in regional economic development, especially in terms of rural communities and prospering in the digital age. I think the attendees at the luncheon will find him rather engaging and thought provoking.
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Posted: September 18, 2023 by garybehling
Helping the MCYSB Nourish Program
Kiwanians continued their service at the Montgomery County Youth Service Bureau’s Nourish program this year by helping to unload the food truck containing all of the food for delivery to needy kids in our schools. The Crawfordsville Kiwanis… Read More