Development group seeks town partnership, proposes $72,000 consultant contract
Jun 26, 2026
Wayne Jenner, representing the Southeastern Indiana Development Corporation, asked the Sunman council to support formation of a redevelopment commission and considered hiring Civetas for roughly $72,000 in consulting work to attract industry and housing to a citizen-funded 40-acre site south of town.
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Wayne Jenner of the Southeastern Indiana Development Corporation presented the group's history and a proposal for the town to coordinate on redevelopment planning. Jenner said citizens and businesses pooled funds years ago to buy roughly 40 acres south of town and that the corporation has invested proceeds in stocks and bonds, using interest sparingly to support development work.
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