From workforce challenges to multi-million-dollar investments, this report highlights both the pressures—and the potential—shaping our regional economy. Read More
Q1 was marked by strong momentum across business development, workforce collaboration, and regional investment activity. E-REP continued to advance high-impact projects, support employer growth, and convene partners to strengthen Southwest Indiana’s economic competitiveness. Read More
Our Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) team recently visited EMI Quality Plating Service LLC, a locally owned metal finishing company in Evansville experiencing strong growth across defense, aerospace, and industrial markets. Read More
This report highlights the ongoing work of the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership’s (E-REP) Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) program and the collective impact of supporting the businesses that power our regional economy. Through… Read More
Our Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) team with the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership recently visited Green Plains in Mount Vernon to connect with their team and learn more about their operations. Attendees… Read More
The 2024–2025 Annual Report highlights the progress made across Southwest Indiana through strategic investment, regional collaboration, and a shared commitment to growth. From advancing major infrastructure projects like I-69 Ohio River Crossing to supporting… Read More
Our team had the opportunity to visit King Mechanical Specialty in Newburgh this morning as part of our Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) program. Founded in 1965, King Mechanical Specialty has deep roots… Read More
We had a great visit this week with the team at AstraZeneca’s Mount Vernon facility as part of our Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) program. AstraZeneca is an important employer in the Evansville… Read More
On February 18, 2026, the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP) conducted a Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E) visit with Fehrenbacher Cabinets in Vanderburgh County. We met with Patrick Fehrenbacher, third-generation owner, alongside regional… Read More
Our BR&E team- along with partners from IEDC, the Southwest Indiana Workforce Board, and CenterPoint Energy- met with Escalade’s leadership to learn more about their operations, workforce needs, facility challenges, and long-term growth plans. This visit is part… Read More
