Tri-State Manufacturers' Alliance

The 2025 Tri-State Manufacturers’ Alliance Impact Report is available now. TSMA continues to bring manufacturers and professionals together across the Evansville Region to strengthen collaboration, workforce development, and operational excellence.

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The Tri-State Manufacturers’ Alliance is launching Lean on TSMA — a new initiative providing free, peer-driven Lean support to regional manufacturers.

Submit your issue — whether it’s inefficiencies, bottlenecks, communication gaps, or process waste — and receive guidance from the TSMA Lean Peer Group.

Selected submissions may lead to:

Collaborative site visits
Peer-led working sessions
Practical tools and improvement strategies

No formal Lean experience required — plain language is encouraged.

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The Tri-State Manufacturers' Alliance is thrilled to welcome two new members to its Steering Committee:

Jordan Weil serves as Manager of Technology Infrastructure at The Cox Group and brings nearly 20 years of experience across industrial maintenance, operations, and IT leadership. With deep Tri-State roots and a strong commitment to community, we’re excited to have him on the team.

Jamie Parker serves as Vice President of Manufacturing and Supply Chain at Anchor Industries, where she focuses on leadership development and continuous improvement. With experience across manufacturing and other industries, and a people-centric approach to building strong cultures, we’re excited to have Jamie’s perspective helping guide TSMA.

On February 17, the Tri-State Manufacturers' Alliance Future Leaders Peer Group hosted its first workshop. The group led a hands-on session teaching manufacturers how to conduct a SWOT analysis and turn those insights into actionable SMART goals.

Evansville Regional Sports Commission

The Evansville Regional Sports Commission and Deaconess Aquatic Center hosted the 2025 Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) Championship from February 9 through 14. Check out more great photos here and read a recap of the championship here.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men’s and Women’s Swimming & Diving National Championships are coming to Evansville at the Deaconess Aquatic Center March 10–14. This championship marks the largest and most prestigious event in Deaconess Aquatic Center history.

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The Ohio Valley Conference Basketball Championships Presented by United Fidelity Bank will be held March 4–7 at the Ford Center in Evansville, Indiana. The four-day tournament will feature the league's top teams competing for OVC titles and automatic bids to the NCAA Tournament.

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Legislative Roundtables

In partnership with AARP, E-REP hosted a series of three legislative roundtables with three state legislators serving our region. Representative Alex Burton (House District 77), Representative Tim O'Brien (House District 78), and Representative Wendy McNamara (House District 78) each discussed bills they have sponsored this session and spoke with E-REP and AARP members about issues and legislation affecting our communities.

Member Spotlight: SERVPRO of East Evansville

SERVPRO of East Evansville is your local property disaster response team!

SERVPRO is here to help with your residential or commercial water, fire, mold, storm, biohazard, or construction needs. This team of certified professionals is equipped to respond to your emergency 24/7/365.

Beyond disasters, the team can assist with content claim inventory, odor removal, vandalism cleanup, duct cleaning, and more. SERVPRO is a trusted and preferred mitigation vendor for insurance companies and has a national franchise network ready to handle losses of any size.

SERVPRO uses industry-leading techniques and technology to quickly and properly restore your home or business back to “Like it never even happened."

The Dale Carnegie Course is a powerful 8-week experience designed for professionals who want to communicate with confidence, build meaningful relationships, influence others, and stand out as leaders. These time-tested methods have helped millions strengthen their presence, sharpen their people skills, and accelerate their success in real-world business environments.

This series will be hosted at Innovation Pointe each Thursday from April 23 to June 11.

Member Exclusive : Save 10% (≈ $220 value) on registration.

E-REP Ambassador of the Month

Join us in celebrating our Ambassador of the Month, Jen Kerns! Jen embodies everything the E-REP Ambassador program stands for: welcoming others with genuine enthusiasm, showing up with consistency, and helping create the kind of connected, supportive business community we’re proud of. Her positivity, professionalism, and willingness to engage make a lasting impression on everyone she meets.

River Vision

The Ohio River Vision has completed 50% of schematic design. This phase translates the vision for the Ohio River into tangible, buildable concepts and establishes a solid foundation for future planning and engineering. Through rigorous technical due diligence, each space is being designed with intentionality, ensuring it reflects the needs of residents and the broader community while enhancing quality of life and sense of place. MORE INFO

The READI 2.0 Arts & Culture Initiative is a $65 million statewide investment supporting arts- and culture-driven projects across Indiana’s READI 2.0 regions. Applications for funding are due April 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM CDT. MORE INFO

Community Development Block Grant - Construction applications open on February 26. MORE INFO

The Ohio Township Trustee and the Town of Newburgh will host the IN My Community (IMC) Workshop – Phase 2 on Tuesday, March 3, from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. at the Ohio Township Trustee Office, 3433 Libbert Road, Newburgh, IN. MORE INFO

FlyEVV is gathering input from local businesses to better understand regional travel needs. This short survey takes just a few minutes to complete, and responses will be used in aggregate to help inform future air service planning and discussions. If your work involves business travel, your feedback matters. TAKE THE SURVEY