The Evansville Region has a transformational vision to become the talent and economic region of choice in the Midwest.
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 of choice in the Midwest. The region's strategy leverages $50+ million in READI funding and will spur additional public and private investment in the community.
“We’ve named this vision for a stronger region ‘e looks good on you’ – incorporating the goals and strategies of prior work through both a community-wide branding campaign and multi-year planning initiative called Talent 2025,” said SWIRDA chair Beth McFadin Higgins. “At its core, the plan is focused on population growth and talent.”
The plan highlights near-term opportunities that can be enabled by READI funding as a Phase I and long-term projects that help the Evansville Region fully achieve its vision in Phase II. The plan was developed through inclusive collaboration with community, business, and educational leaders and guided by E-REP.
“Our vision is clear, our plan is achievable, our strategy is measurable and the results will dramatically transform the Evansville Region,” said E-REP CEO Tara Barney. “By committing to these specific aspirations, we’ve set our community on the right track.”