The first Talent EVV Annual Report was produced in 2023 to better tell the regional story of the collaborative work being accomplished by businesses, nonprofits, elected officials, and residents across the Evansville Region. That report highlighted numerous milestones and achievements, showcasing the collective efforts to grow and strengthen the region.

Building on that foundation, the 2024 Talent EVV Annual Report takes a more intentional approach by elevating key strategic initiatives and programs within each of the four focus areas: Population Growth, Thriving Workforce, Live Well, and Upward Mobility.

This refined approach provides readers with a deeper understanding of how this broad community vision—to make the Evansville Region a nationally recognized place to call home—is directly impacting and improving the everyday lives of families and individuals who live and work here.

The 2024 report serves as both a progress update and an inspiration for continued collaboration, ensuring that Talent EVV remains a catalyst for transformational change across the region.

2024 Annual Report

The E-REP team and regional stakeholders met with key state leaders at the Indiana Statehouse on February 5 to advocate for Southwestern Indiana’s priorities.

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Nominate Your Favorite Family Business

The Family Business Alliance (FBA) has launched the Homegrown and Headquartered recognition program to spotlight the achievements of local businesses in the Evansville region!

Nominate a business - yours or someone else's - with a legacy of 5, 10, 15, 20 years or more in the region.

Honorees will be recognized at the next FBA event on April 17. Join us in celebrating the lasting impact of local businesses in our community!

TSMA Future Leaders Peer Group Site Visit

The Tri-State Manufacturers' Alliance (TSMA) Future Leaders Peer Group had an incredible site visit at Audubon Metals on February 12! We engaged in insightful conversations, shared best practices, and connected with fellow manufacturing leaders.

A big thank you to Audubon Metals for being such a fantastic host!

Learn more about TSMA Peer Groups here.

Business Website on a Budget Webinar

Create a sleek, professional website on a budget - no coding skills needed!

Want to build a professional, mobile-friendly website without breaking the bank? In this webinar, you’ll learn how to create a custom website using Google Sites and other low-cost/free tools.

Date: 2/27/2025

Time: 9:00 - 10:00 AM (CST)

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Common Grounds

Ryan Rigg, Executive Director of United Caring Services, spoke at Common Grounds on February 5. He shared services UCS provides, including shelter, meals, and support for those in need. Their Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser on February 22 helps sustain these essential programs. Learn more or get involved here.

Join us at Common Grounds on March 5 to learn about T-Mobile for Business.

Member Spotlight: Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley is a nonprofit organization dedicated to removing barriers, strengthening families, and promoting healing when children need healthcare through three programs:

Ronald McDonald House

Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley keeps families with a sick or injured child close to each other and to the care and resources they need. Ronald McDonald Houses in Evansville and Newburgh offer comfort, warm meals and relief from traveling far to receive care for their child. Each House is equipped with comfortable furnishings, fully stocked pantries and laundry facilities, and access to the resources they need.

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Hospitality a la Carte

Several times a week, volunteers make rounds through hospital hallways with a Happy Wheels Cart stocked with complimentary snacks, toiletries, reading material as well as small toys and crafts for patients and siblings. Happy Wheels Carts are located at Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville, The Women’s Hospital, Deaconess Gateway Hospital, Memorial Hospital & Health Care Center, St. Vincent Hospital for Women & Children, and Deaconess Henderson.

COMING SOON: The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile is a fully-equipped medical clinic on wheels that will deliver free or reimbursed care to underserved women of child-bearing age, pregnant women, postpartum mothers, and infants up to 12 months in their own neighborhoods. The Care Mobile will eliminate many of the barriers that underserved families face in accessing healthcare services while raising awareness for healthy lifestyles and reducing reliance on emergency rooms for care. The program is expected to launch in spring 2025.

Each year, our charity serves thousands of children, parents, extended family members, and caregivers. But we can’t do it without you! There are many ways to help families stay close to a child receiving life-saving medical care and provide them with a supportive "home away from home."

Volunteer

One of the most popular ways volunteers help our families is through our Meals of Love program. When families are going through difficult times, there’s nothing like the comfort of a home-cooked meal to come home to at the end of longs days in the hospital setting. The Meals of Love program is also a great way for groups – friend groups, work groups, church groups, civic groups – to give back while at the same time spending time together.

Give

Round-Up for RMHC is an easy way to make a big difference in the lives of families with sick or injured children. By rounding up your total to the nearest dollar at McDonald’s locations, you’re helping provide essential services like a place to stay, meals, and support for families when their child needs medical care. Funds donated through the Round-Up program stay local!

Thank you for supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley!