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Terre Haute, IN –– Thrive West Central is thrilled to announce one of our newest innovative initiatives for seniors and aging individuals in our region, the Thrive Foundation. This foundation will serve to support, implement, and develop creative and practical

In June, with the Vermillion County Fair in full swing, Thrive’s community development team took to the streets to join in the Vermillion County Parade. There, the team flocked behind a ten-foot banner while handing out candy and vouchers in

In November of 2021, President Biden passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation, a bill that promoted a countrywide investment in local and federal infrastructure. Importantly, the 5-year bill introduced a new infrastructure plan, titled “Safe Streets and Roads for All” (SS4A).

Working under a contract with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), Thrive is working to collect an inventory of street signs in our region. Street signs are an essential aspect of public and street safety, helping drivers follow traffic laws

Thrive’s Community Development team paired with the City of Sullivan this year to update the city’s ADA Sidewalk Plan. This plan, which complies with the Title VI Americans with Disabilities Act, intends to ensure that Sullivan sidewalks and facilities are

Food insecurity and scarcity is a common problem in Indiana, with 800,000+ Hoosiers struggling to find or afford their next healthy meal. Thrive believes that every Indiana resident deserves quality, healthy food, and we’re dedicated to making that happen in

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

CEDS COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY The CEDS lays the groundwork for where we want to see our region grow over the next five years. It will promote strategic conversations about economic development in our region, as well

West Central Indiana is covered in trails and bike paths, allowing hikers and bikers to appreciate Indiana’s natural beauty. Now, thanks to Thrive’s Crossroads Trails app, anyone can discover our region’s beautiful, lesser-known trails and hiking paths! Crossroads Trails uses

In May 2022, Thrive West Central secured an Environmental Protection Agency Brownfields Assessment grant. The award of 0,000 will enable Thrive to partner with the Vermillion County Redevelopment Commission to complete activities that will assess, inventory, characterize brownfield properties, create

A regional recovery and resiliency plan to help our communities THRIVE What is RESILIENT? Over the course of

West Central Indiana – The Wabash River Regional Development Authority (RDA) submitted its comprehensive READI proposal this week, totaling nearly 0 million in projects for West Central Indiana. Through the Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI), the Indiana Economic