Evansville Economic Development Summit set for January 12, 2008

(Ed.note: This information is taken from the Evansville city web site: Click on the post for the text of the Whalen Report of the Focus Groups. )


One of the goals of Evansville's Smart Growth Plan is the development and implementation of an Economic Development Strategy. The City's Economic Development Committee has been working with the Chamber of Commerce and Whalen & Associates to convene an Economic Development Summit. Ken Hendricks of ABC Supply will be the keynote speaker.

The Evansville Economic Development Summit is scheduled for Saturday, January 12, 2008. All Evansville area businesses are encouraged to participate. Background information and registration forms are available on this page leading up to the event. Action items and follow-up information will be here after the Summit.

Focus Group Report - Local business representatives from the Agribusiness, Construction, Manufacturing, Retail, and Service industries met in August to discuss the local business environment and opportunities for the upcoming Summit.

Summit Press Release - Dec 7, 2007

Summit Registration Form - Please register by January 4

Attendee Information Packet - coming soon