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Craig said the chamber has worked on multi-year advocacy efforts — including campaigns around the food-and-beverage tax, the Terre Haute casino and the Goodwill Excel Center — and is increasing focus on workforce and population growth. \"We've been at the forefront of many projects that have passed, including the food and beverage tax,\" Craig said.

Josh Alsup, the chamber’s vice president of regional engagement, presented new Census estimates showing Vigo County’s population was effectively flat from 2020 to 2024, with a net increase of four people over that period. \"From 2020 to 2024 in Vigo County, we actually, increased by 4 people,\" Alsup said, noting the county gained about 13 residents between 2023 and 2024.

The chamber described new and continuing initiatives tied to the community-plan addendum: the West Central Indiana Talent Network to drive workforce development; ConnectIn, a talent-retention cohort (the spring cohort had about 11 registrants); a summer intern experience to connect local interns; a West Central Indiana Leadership Academy that will run September through May; and a West Central Indiana Civic Engagement Series aimed at residents interested in public service or local leadership.

Jonathan Eilbrach and Morgan Leek of the chamber provided program details; Megan Stone, the chamber’s director of development, highlighted member recruitment and early business engagement. Craig emphasized the chamber’s advocacy work in Indianapolis and Washington, D.C., including recent meetings with federal and state legislators to support the county’s defense-related employers.

In public comment following the presentation, Ally Ashok of Ivy Tech thanked commissioners for support of Ivy Tech’s building project in Terre Haute and said the facility is “important to the economic vitality” of the region.

Ending: The chamber said it will return to the commissioners in the future with additional updates and that several of the initiatives will relaunch or receive more public outreach in the coming months.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Commissioners Meeting - 3/25/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce presented an addendum to the community plan emphasizing population growth and workforce development and described new programs to retain and train talent.","taxTitle","Vigo County, Indiana","taxId",4153,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":44,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6107017,"Vigo County commissioners approve minutes, claims, road closure and multiple highway contracts",400,30830,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2779071-afc8d4fba448209f748f65b0992caa6e&start=30&end=431","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2779071-afc8d4fba448209f748f65b0992caa6e/thumbnail_30830.jpg","/articles/6107017/Vigo-County/Indiana/Vigo-County-commissioners-approve-minutes-claims-road-closure-and-multiple-highway-contracts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6107017-c1d514721f197cba399b32a4191e2956/orig.mp4?Expires=1771179762&Signature=fTtPNIrLcmWZjhNTSwWitSJfa1U~-2q~KUiwt3n8j4xqJZVkm3uK-J5a-EvlTB-QZ-Clwdey25Lsp3qr2SKheTtHhBCKgmEH4me9SCdT35Ttz-vpjOECvcWfSG4biuNfIh2IWXTXWSDwbSyARp5uCskdDSrpWQMFsqhXh3IQP8QJ-U9yfER4J1D2HTIlIdCZYOMfnbtfgIuBlUFjtfkc7mEXCPT7cmcnhu4i5mhMOBGh5DD0MamCPHUSffZx5ySVrR7vsLX8c8-ldljF2cj4-kRsdqBUI-kARKiiTOp9mYbLMvZ7BUCNbN-E6k2HyIozQhWFGCDJ1qycXuhbmCSiFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Vigo County Board of Commissioners approved routine business items and several highway-related procurement actions at a meeting (date not specified).

The board approved two sets of minutes, accepted $5,675,949.05 in claims, authorized a temporary road closure for a community glow run, approved a $10,910 amendment to a professional services agreement for additional surveying on a park trail, accepted three annual asphalt bid submissions and approved a five-year copier lease for the assessor’s office.

The claims approval covered county disbursements for the period referenced during the meeting. The board also approved the March 24 bid-opening record for the Vigo County Highway Department and accepted three bids for asphalt products for the coming year, which the auditor opened and presented.

Commissioners approved a one-night closure of Hunt Road between Wabash Avenue and Indiana 42 on April 25 from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. to accommodate the Lost Creek Glow Run; officers will provide traffic control. The Riley Lions Club also announced a May 3 run/walk on the Riley Trail that will not require a trail closure but will use traffic control on roadways.

Kevin Gardner, Vigo County assessor, presented a five-year copier lease with Gordon Flesch that he said will provide three new machines and \"save just under $700 a year.\" Gardner noted adjustments to monthly copy allotments as part of the renewal. The board approved the lease on motion.

The highway department asked for a $10,910 amendment to a professional services agreement to conduct additional surveying around Ray Park after the construction team concluded the initial survey was inadequate. The board approved that amendment.

The board accepted the three bids for asphalt products after an auditor-led opening and review. Commissioners voted to accept all bids as presented.

Motions were handled by voice vote; commissioners asked for and received affirmation of approval on each item during the meeting.

Ending: The board completed routine business and procurement approvals and moved on to a presentation by the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce. Several items announced during the meeting (for example, bid awards and the copier lease) will proceed according to the procurement and contract timelines discussed by staff.","Vigo County Board of Commissioners approved routine minutes, $5,675,949.05 in claims and multiple highway and contract items at a meeting (date not specified).","actionData","errors"]

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Terre Haute Chamber presents community-plan update; outlines talent, leadership and civic programs

Vigo County commissioners approve minutes, claims, road closure and multiple highway contracts