Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Released

The Evansville Regional Economic Partnership is proud to present our region’s 2025-2029 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). This dynamic plan serves as our economic roadmap, guiding us toward a more resilient, competitive, and prosperous future.

2025 NCAA DII Men's Elite Eight

A national champion will be crowned inside Ford Center with the return of the NCAA Division II Men's Basketball Elite Eight!

FREE Youth Basketball Clinic

Join us for a FREE Youth Basketball Clinic presented by the Evansville Regional Sports Commission! Boys and girls in grades 3-6 will have the unique opportunity to sharpen their skills alongside the 2025 NABC DII College All-Stars before they take the court. This exclusive event is limited to the first 60 participants. Each participant will receive a FREE clinic, FREE admission to the All-Star Game, and a special gift from the Great Lakes Valley Conference.

Friday, March 28

5:00 - 6:00 PM (NABC All-Star Game follows)

Ford Center, Evansville, IN

Ohio River Vision and Strategic Plan

Jacobsville Receives Indiana Main Street Designation

E-REP Drives Population Growth through Talent Attraction Program

Through strategic talent attraction efforts, E-REP has welcomed 129 new residents across 55 households in just two years—boosting the Evansville region’s economy and enriching our communities. With 45% of newcomers having no prior ties to the area and 42% purchasing homes, the impact is undeniable. In 2025, we’re focused on bringing 50 remote workers and their families to the region through the Belong Here program.

Learn more about our program success here!

Tri-State Manufacturers' Alliance Lean Peer Group Visit

The TSMA Lean Peer Group visited Kerry's facilities on February 20. The peer group toured Kerry's high-level production processes, reviewed the Continuous Improvement Facility enhancements implemented over the past few years, and gained valuable insight into Kerry Global and Kerry Evansville.

Business Retention & Expansion Visits with Conexus Indiana

The Conexus Indiana team visited the Evansville region on February 20 for Business Retention & Expansion visits at TaylorMade and AmeriQual! E-REP had the opportunity to showcase the region's manufacturing and logistics companies, learn about their operations, and explore future opportunities for growth. We were also joined by the Southwest Indiana Workforce Board, Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC), and CenterPoint Energy as part of our ongoing collaboration to connect businesses with valuable regional resources. Together, we work to support and strengthen our business community.

Southwest Indiana Small Business Development Center Spotlight

Socket Shield by Oliver Innovations, LLC

Community Development Block Grant Application Open

The first round of Community Development Block Grants for 2025 is now open for applications.

2025 Round 1 proposals are due on Thursday, April 17, by 11:59 p.m. ET and must be submitted via eGMS.

2025 Round 1 applications are due on Friday, June 20, by 11:59 p.m. ET and must be submitted via eGMS.

For further information on these programs, visit in.gov/ocra/cdbg.

Legislative Roundtable

The Evansville Regional Economic Partnership, in partnership with AARP, has launched its Legislative Roundtable Series, connecting the Southwest Indiana delegation in the Indiana General Assembly with the local business community.

The second member exclusive Legislative Roundtable has been rescheduled for Friday, April 4.

There will be no Community Networking and News on March 28 due to Spring Break. CNN will resume on Friday, April 4, at Eastland Mall!

NEWS

• Atlas® World Group Chairman & CEO Honored with Moving & Storage Institute Lifetime Achievement Award

• Hafer Promotes Haney to Associate

EMPLOYMENT

• Tri-State MS Association - Executive Director

• RMHC - Provide a Meal: Meals of Love Program (Volunteer)

• RMHC - Happy Wheels Cart Volunteer

• RMHC - Ronald McDonald House Volunteer (Gateway or Washington)

MILESTONES

• Grand opening of Evansville Rescue Mission Susan H. Snyder Center for Women and Children 

• Grand opening of Fifth Third Bank’s newest location on Vogel Rd

• Grand opening of Goodwill's Opportunity Center

EVENTS

• March 13 - April 14 | ECHO Housing Corporation - Mission Madness Sponsorship Bracket

• March 22 | Evansville Philharmonic - “Who’s Bad – The Ultimate Michael Jackson Experience" to the Victory Theatre

• March 26 | HireLevel - AI Unleashed: Transform Your Business with Game-Changing Insights and Practical Solutions

• March 26 | University of Southern Indiana - FREE Lunch & Learn Zoom - Developing Personal Assertiveness

• April 1 | University of Southern Indiana - Human Resources for the non-HR Manager Certificate

• April 10 | University of Southern Indiana - Leadership Skills for the New Leader Certificate

• April 15 | University of Southern Indiana - Time Management and Delegation

• April 16 | ECHO Housing Corporation - Collective Action Network Summit 2025

• April 22 | HireLevel - The Cost of Poor Timekeeping: Avoiding Errors, Compliance Failures, and Inefficiencies

• April 29 | University of Southern Indiana - Emotional Intelligence

• April 30 | HireLevel - Rising Cybersecurity Threats: How AI and Vulnerabilities Put Your Business at Risk

• May 9 | University of Southern Indiana - Excel Level II

• May 13 | University of Southern Indiana - Developing Personal Assertiveness

• August 1 | ECHO Housing Corporation - House of Bread and Peace $20,000 Cash Raffle Opens

• October 8 | ECHO Housing Corporation - 6th Annual Golf Scramble for Housing

• November 1 | ECHO Housing Corporation - 1st Annual Patriot Gala - Coming Home to Casablanca

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E-REP Member-to-Member Deals

• Copper House Restaurant and Bar - FREE Event Room Rental for E-REP Nonprofits
• Velocity Fitness - EREP members save 10% on any cardio kickboxing plan

Other Savings

• Save 25% on online marketing tools with Constant Contact
• Save up to 80% on prescription medications
• Save on office supplies and printing with ODP Business Solutions