Transformational project moves forward with groundbreaking in early 2022 Today, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announces Ragle, Inc./Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. as the contractor for the initial construction of the new I-69 Ohio River Crossing (I-69 ORX). Section 1 focuses on the initial alignment and corridor improvements in Henderson and extends from KY 425 to US […]
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Vanderburgh County and AT&T Partner to deliver 1 GIG service
EVANSVILLE, IND. (November 9, 2021) – Vanderburgh County, at the heart of the Evansville Region secures an opportunity for its residents and businesses to access high-speed internet to unincorporated parts of the county within two years. Through a $39.6 million contract between AT&T and Vanderburgh County, fiber service will be available in portions of the […]
Evansville Region targets population growth in $50 million READI submission
Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP) in partnership with the Southwest Indiana Regional Development Authority (SWIRDA) officially submitted its regional development plan on September 23rd, vying for a cut of the state’s $500 million Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) program. The Evansville Region has a transformational vision to become the talent and economic region […]
Evansville Regional Economic Partnership Hosted Inaugural Annual Meeting & Dinner Announcing Award Winners
The Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP), a unified organization advancing the interests of businesses while fueling economic and community growth, announced business and community award winners at their inaugural Annual Meeting & Dinner at the Ford Center on Wednesday, September 22. The Annual Meeting & Dinner celebrated regional victories, solidified nominations in board leadership and […]
Tara Barney named CEO of Evansville Region’s newly merged chamber and economic development organization
The Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP), a unified organization advancing the interests of businesses while fueling economic and community growth, announced Tara Barney as CEO effective Oct. 1 and Greg Wathen as its president. Merged April 1st of this year, E-REP formed by building on the trusted relationships and legacy of its predecessor organizations: the […]
OCRA awards seven communities with planning grants
E-REP Helps Secure $50,000 Planning Grant for Oakland City The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs today announced it is awarding planning grants totaling more than $438,000 to seven Indiana communities. The grants will be used to develop a specific plan to implement community and economic development projects. The Evansville Regional Economic Partnership’s Community […]