Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Economic Development Funding topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Commissioners approve $40,000 Grow Dubois County contract, plan funding review during 2027 budget
Summary
The board approved a $40,000 Grow Dubois County contract presented by Colton Pipenger, with Commissioners noting the Grow Dubois board had been dormant and asking for increased communication; future funding will be reviewed in the 2027 budget process.
The Dubois County Commissioners on Feb. 17 approved a $40,000 contract for Grow Dubois County after Executive Director Colton Pipenger of Dubois Strong presented the 2026 agreement and described ongoing projects supported by the funding.
Commissioner Chad A. Blessinger questioned resuming funding given that the Grow Dubois County Board had been somewhat dormant in recent years; Commissioner Nick Hostetter asked for improved communication moving forward. After discussion, a motion to approve the agreement was seconded and carried. The board agreed to review future funding for Dubois Strong and Grow Dubois County during the 2027 budget process.
The contract amount and the decision to revisit funding at the next budget cycle were recorded in the minutes; details on specific project allocations within the $40,000 contract were not specified in the meeting record.
Next steps include implementation of contract activities by Grow Dubois County and inclusion of future funding decisions in the 2027 county budget deliberations.
