As CEO of the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership, I have the privilege of seeing Southwest Indiana not just as it is today, but as it can be tomorrow. Our mission is straightforward and ambitious: to attract critical investment across Gibson, Posey, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties to grow businesses, increase population, and improve the overall quality of life for everyone who calls this region home.
“Our mission is straightforward and ambitious: attract critical investment to grow businesses, increase population, and improve quality of life across Southwest Indiana.”
In 2025, we experienced measurable progress. One of our most transformative long-term priorities—the I-69 Ohio River Crossing—took major steps toward completion, with bridge approaches completed in Kentucky and now under construction in Indiana. This project alone will reshape how our region connects to global markets, talent, and opportunity for generations to come…