TERRE HAUTE – Thrive West Central “Thrive” has prepared the West Central Indiana Housing Analysis, which investigates the opportunities for growth in the housing markets throughout Clay, Montgomery, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion, and Vigo Counties. This analysis was developed with significant input and guidance from Thrive’s Board of Directors and other key stakeholders in the
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TERRE HAUTE – Thrive West Central “Thrive” has prepared a draft Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), a federally required economic strategy for Clay, Montgomery, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion, and Vigo Counties. This plan was developed with local leaders and economic development professionals. The draft plan is now available for review and public comments. The
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TERRE HAUTE, IN-- West Central Indiana has shown its resilience during the pandemic, and now looks to the future, building upon this through a regional planning initiative. Over the past 18 months, community conversations have been held, data has been collected and analyzed and priorities and action items have been established in Resilient –
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West Central Indiana – The Wabash River Regional Development Authority (RDA) submitted its comprehensive READI proposal this week, totaling nearly $300 million in projects for West Central Indiana. Through the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI), the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) tasked regions across the state to submit proposals with idea-ready and shovel-ready
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Thrive West Central, an innovative regional driver dedicated to building strong communities and improving quality of life in West Central Indiana, has announced the creation of Spark, their new revolving loan fund to support the region’s small and emerging businesses. Spark was created through a Rural Business Development Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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The Town of Shelburn has received a $2.6 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce-Economic Development Administration to construct new water infrastructure at the Sullivan County Community Hospital Business Park. The investment will improve water quality and fire safety. Project construction is anticipated to begin early next year and
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Thrive West Central, an innovative regional driver dedicated to enhancing community assets while improving the overall quality of life in West Central Indiana, announced the launch of their new app for Android and iOS devices, known as Crossroads Trails. Crossroads Trails app was created to help residents and visitors navigate West Central Indiana’s vast network
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On or about June 25, 2021 the Town of West Terre Haute (West Terre Haute) intends to submit a proposal to the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) for Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) Wastewater/Drinking Water Program (WDW). This program is funded by Title I of the federal Housing and Community Development
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[West Central, Indiana] - Thrive West Central has available funds for individuals who are disabled or aged 60 and older who need assistance in their home. Funding is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis for individuals who reside in the service area of Clay, Parke, Putnam, Sullivan, Vermillion and Vigo counties and meet the
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[Terre Haute, Indiana]- The Town of West Terre Haute intends to apply for a Community Development Block Grant to help offset the cost of wastewater improvements. As part of the application, a current estimate of residential incomes must be provided. The Town is working with Thrive West Central to conduct a survey that would
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