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France A. Córdova
President, Purdue University
In my first year as Purdue’s president, I am making many wonderful discoveries about the University. One of the most impressive things I have seen is the powerful impact the Technical Assistance Program has on the businesses, institutions, and people of Indiana. TAP has been remarkably successful in its mission to “strengthen the Indiana economy, improve the performance of companies and healthcare providers, and increase the quality of life for Indiana citizens.”

The results are impressive. During the 2006–2007 fiscal year, TAP served 413 companies and healthcare providers in 69 counties. Its efforts led to the creation of 547 jobs and had a total sales impact of nearly $70 million. TAP continues to grow to meet the increasing demand for its services. It added 10 fulltime employees during the past year and opened new offices in Kokomo and Rising Sun.

Progress is continuing into the new fiscal year. Beginning in August 2007, TAP: • Added offices in Jasper and Columbus. In both regions, local leaders initiated the efforts to provide start-up funding.
• Established PharmaTAP to bring about performance improvement and improve medicine safety in hospital and community pharmacies. This initiative is funded through a generous $25 million Lilly Endowment grant to Purdue’s College of Pharmacy.
• Doubled the size of its Energy Efficiency Services program, thanks to increased funding from the Indiana Office of Energy and Defense Development. This program helps Indiana’s largest energy users identify and implement energy reductions.

This report will give you much more information on the accomplishments of this remarkable initiative. Like so many of Purdue’s programs, TAP is a partnership of the University, the state, and local communities. Throughout its history, TAP has produced results that far exceed the financial investment we make.

I am proud that Purdue — by leading this highly successful effort — is making Indiana a better place to live and do business.

France A. Córdova
President, Purdue University