On October 21, 2024, the Terre Haute community gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of Herz-Rose Park, a project aimed at revitalizing this vital neighborhood space. The ceremony featured remarks from Mayor Brandon Sakbun along with representatives from Art Spaces, and MSI Construction, who all emphasized the transformative potential of this initiative.
Happiness Bag, a Terre Haute-based nonprofit dedicated to providing recreational and educational programs for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities, officially broke ground today on an exciting new facility expansion. The groundbreaking ceremony, held at the organization’s current location, marked a major step forward in Happiness Bag’s mission to serve the community by providing increased space and resources for its essential programs.
On October 3, 2024, Vigo County took a significant leap forward in workforce and economic development with the groundbreaking of Innovation Grove at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. This innovative project is set to become a hub for advancements in science, technology, and engineering while driving the creation of high-wage, high-quality jobs in the Wabash Valley.
On Thursday, September 26, 2024, the Vigo County Commissioners proudly presented a $100,000 grant to the Terre Haute Boys & Girls Club, during the Club's monthly board meeting. This significant funding, made available through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), will be used for vital facility upgrades that will enhance the Club’s ability to provide critical services to local youth.
During the Vigo County School Board meeting on Monday, the Vigo County Commissioners proudly presented a $150,000 check to the Vigo County School Corporation (VCSC) in support of their Project AWARE Mental Health Program.
West Central, IN – Thrive West Central's Homes For The Future Program is proud to announce the approval of three diverse housing projects this summer, which will develop 65 housing units across Vigo County, supported by $372,000 in ARPA funding.
New hotels at Seventh Street and Wabash Avenue came closer to fruition Wednesday when the Terre Haute Redevelopment Commission voted to authorize the solicitation of offers for property there.
The Vigo County Council approved the expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act funding for a variety of projects Tuesday, the largest being $1 million for Chances and Services for Youth.
Working together with the Vigo County Council, the Vigo County Commissioners were able to allocate $500,000 of ARPA funds to Rose-Hulman, aiding in other grant opportunities. This initial investment has led to a significant nearly $200 million project that combines engineering and surgical services.
The Vigo County Council voted Tuesday evening on all of the 29 measures that were presented at last Thursday's sunshine meeting. The Council approved all ARPA funding requests presented at the sunshine meeting.