Lunch with the Mayors

E-REP hosted its annual Lunch with the Mayors on July 18, bringing together four mayors from across the region to discuss challenges, progress, and collaboration.

Policy Focus

Join us for a special opportunity to take a deeper look at the I-69 ORX crossing and hear directly from Indiana’s Secretary of Transportation Matt Uebelhor and Kentucky’s Transportation Secretary Jim Gray.

Date: Thursday, August 21

Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: Bally's Evansville Riverfront Event Center

421 N.W. Riverside Dr.

Evansville, IN

E-REP Annual Dinner

Experience an inspiring evening celebrating progress, transformation, and the future of our region. The E-REP Annual Dinner unites top leaders across sectors to honor achievements and shape what’s ahead.

Date: Thursday, September 18

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Location: Ford Center

1 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd

Evansville, IN

Evansville Region Office Olympics

The Evansville Regional Sports Commission is thrilled to announce the first annual Office Olympics - a brand-new competition designed for local businesses and organizations of all shapes and sizes!

Date: Friday, August 1

Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Location: University of Southern Indiana Campus

Young Professionals Alliance

The Young Professionals Alliance (YPA) had great turnout at its June 26 Lunch & Learn and its Coffee & Connections meetup on July 8.

June 26 Lunch & Learn

July 8 Coffee & Connections

Join us for our next event on Thursday, August 28 - our Think Pink Social at Mo's House in partnership with the American Cancer Society!

Family Business Alliance

The Family Business Alliance (FBA) partnered with Gutwein Law to host a Mergers and Acquisitions Workshop on June 25 for family-owned and closely held businesses. The session was followed by an open Q&A, allowing attendees to get expert advice on their unique situations.

Join FBA for The Power of Family Business Stories, Beliefs, and Traditions on Thursday, August 7!

Economic Development News

LG Chem Expanding its Uniseal Operations in Evansville

Separation by Design Announces $5 Million Expansion in Evansville

CountryMark Invests Over $100 Million in Mount Vernon Refinery Expansion

AstraZeneca Announces Plans to Invest in Continuous Manufacturing Expansion in Mount Vernon

Small Business Grants

Indiana Department of Workforce Development Employer Training Grant

This grant helps Hoosier employers meet workforce demands and elevate their businesses while reimbursing costs for training, hiring and retaining new or current employees in high-demand positions.

For assistance, contact the Southwest Indiana Workforce Development Board.

Indiana State Trade and Export Promotion (IN-STEP)

The Indiana State Trade and Export Promotion (IN-STEP) program assists Indiana small businesses in developing and expanding export-related activities, opening up new markets for Hoosier-made goods around the world.

For assistance, contact the Southwest Indiana Small Business Development Center.

• Adobe - The Personalization Puzzle: Building Smarter Connections Through Content

• Jasper Engines & Transmissions Announces Scholarship Award Winners for 2025

• Jasper Holdings, Inc. Acquires Jenkins Holdings, Inc.

• August 1 | ECHO Housing Corporation - House of Bread and Peace $20,000 Cash Raffle Opens

• September 25-26 | Ronald McDonald House Charities - Clays for a Cause

• October 8 | ECHO Housing Corporation - 6th Annual Golf Scramble for Housing

• November 1 | ECHO Housing Corporation - 1st Annual Patriot Gala - Coming Home to Casablanca

• Junior Achievement of Southwestern Indiana - President

• Matrix Integration - Client Executive

• Ronald McDonald House Charities - Provide a Meal: Meals of Love Program (Volunteer)

• Ronald McDonald House Charities - Happy Wheels Cart Volunteer

• Ronald McDonald House Charities - Ronald McDonald House Volunteer (Gateway or Washington)

• Join us for the grand opening of Dove and Twig Cafe!

• Groundbreaking of Orthopaedics Associates Surgery Center on the Deaconess Gateway Campus in Newburgh

• Grand opening of Uplift Kids

• Ribbon cutting of Celtic Knot Jewelry's first storefront

• Grand reopening of Retreat at Leisure Living

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E-REP Member-to-Member Deals

• Copper House Restaurant and Bar - FREE Event Room Rental for E-REP Nonprofits
• Velocity Fitness - EREP members save 10% on any cardio kickboxing plan

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Other Savings

• Save 25% on online marketing tools with Constant Contact
• Save up to 80% on prescription medications
• Save on office supplies and printing with ODP Business Solutions
• Get special discounts on professional photography services with Peanut Galleries