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
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 business… Read More
READI 2.0-funded expansion adds 114 new housing units in Gibson County PRINCETON, Ind. (January 12, 2026)— Indiana Governor Mike Braun, Community leaders, regional partners, and stakeholders gathered today to celebrate the ribbon cutting and… Read More
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (November 19, 2025) – Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana is proud to announce it has been selected as a recipient of the READI 2.0 grant to support the development of the JA Discovery… Read More
September 2025 E-REP Member News, Events + Milestones! E-REP 2025 Annual Meeting and Dinner I-69 Ohio River Crossing Update Free Cowork Fridays @ Cowork Evansville & Cowork Posey New Housing Development… Read More
READI 2.0 in the Evansville Region READI 2.0 is the second round of Indiana’s Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI), a statewide program that invests in projects to enhance quality of life… Read More
The Lilly Endowment Inc. award is a $250 million investment supporting Indiana’s READI 2.0 initiative, administered by the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC). The funding empowers regions across the state to revitalize vacant and blighted… Read More
READI 2.0 Lilly Endowment Inc. Blight Redevelopment Project Summary:Crawford Door involves the historic registration and rehabilitation of the Crawford Door buildingin addition to a new construction component for a combined total of approximately 139… Read More
Summary provided by Project: Working in partnership with the YMCA of Southwest Indiana, Inc. and Indiana Landmarks, AP Development LLC will transform NW 6th Street between Vine and Court streets through the adaptive reuse/renovation /rehabilitation… Read More
Summary provided by Project: JD Sheth Foundation (JDSF) will be utilizing all awarded dollars to expand our current enhancement to CenterPoint Energy’s Neighborhood Weatherization and Healthier Homes programs. As of February 2024, JDSF has… Read More
