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Dubois County approves $40,000 Grow Dubois County contract, will review future funding during 2027 budget process
Summary
The commissioners approved a $40,000 Grow Dubois County contract presented by Colton Pipenger of Dubois Strong; the board noted the Grow Dubois board’s dormancy and agreed to reconsider funding for Dubois Strong and Grow Dubois County during the 2027 budget process.
The Dubois County Commissioners on Feb. 17 approved a $40,000 contract for Grow Dubois County presented by Executive Director Colton Pipenger of Dubois Strong.
Commissioner Chad A. Blessinger questioned renewing funding for 2026 given the Grow Dubois County Board's reduced activity in recent years. Pipenger described ongoing projects to which the funding would be applied, and Commissioner Nick Hostetter asked for increased communication going forward. The board approved the agreement as presented and decided to review future funding for Dubois Strong and Grow Dubois County during the 2027 budget process.
The contract provides $40,000 for Grow Dubois County programming in 2026; specifics of the funding allocations were not detailed in the meeting record and will be reviewed as part of fiscal planning next year.
