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Posts in category "Quality of Place"
Making Our Corner of the World an Even Better Place
2018 Focus Groups! We sat down with 10 groups of young professionals (77 total participants) to chat about how we could make our corner of the world an even better place. Here is what we found.
Read more »Self.e Alley—What are we up to now?
It's true. We created an alley for selfies. But more than an alley for over-sharers (we're kidding...kind of), Self.e Alley at 318 Main is about celebrating our community, creating conversations, increasing our city's walkability, and connecting with the 'e is for everyone' regional brand.
Read more »Girlfriends’ Getaway Inspires Local Chef to Cook Up a New Venture
“I get by with a little help from my friends” should be Cheryl Mochau’s theme song. The personal chef was inspired to start her business, Food Tours, after a girlfriends’ getaway to Saint Louis with her bff. Feeling in need of a pick me up, Cheryl invited her friend to take a road trip to break out of a cooking rut. They walked “The Hill” district, stopping in authentic Italian bakeries and restaurants along the way, sharing entrees on a self-made walking tour. Mochau and her gal pal had so much fun they repeated the adventure in Franklin and Nashville, TN and Louisville, KY. And thus, the inspiration for Food Tours of Evansville was born.
Read more »Work Ethic Certificate for EVSC Students
The Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation understands that tomorrow's employees are today's students, and that's why they encourage all students to sign up for the Governor's Work Ethic Certificate program. Watch this video with Governor Holcomb, Mayor Winnecke, and Superintendent Smith to learn more about how the EVSC is helping students get to the #NextLevel.
Read more »Move over San Fran, Austin & NYC! Affordable Cities (Like Evansville!) Are Coming Out on Top
The data team at realtor.com has located the housing markets where millennials (age 22 to 36) make up the largest share of home buyers, and our home sweet home made the list!
Read more »Evansville is the Perfect Size to Start a Business
“Evansville is the perfect size. You can do what you want to do, test out the market, take risks and explore options,” says Mary. “It’s the kind of town where you can make a difference.”
Read about Mary's startup success in Evansville and her advice to aspiring entrepreneurs.
Read more »TED: Trolley of Evansville Districts
Place Matters. The hardwork behind TED is a collaborative effort between the Growth Alliance and the Franklin Street Events Association, bringing a much-needed piece of connectivity to support the vibrant and growing districts of Evansville.
Read more »Coming Together for Growth
Growth Alliance President, Ellen Horan and Marketing Communication Manager, Abby Elpers were recently asked by a business publication to participate in an interview regarding the growth and momentum of Greater Evansville. Take a peek at the publication to see how our community shines.
Read more »Evansville, your Uber has Arrived!
Download the Uber app to request a safe, reliable, and affordable ride whenever and wherever you are! Better yet, you can enjoy your first 2 rides (up to $10) on Uber with promo code EVANSVILLE.
Read more »We’re UBER Excited!
Connectivity frustrations among millennials leads to the launch of UberX! This new transportation option in Evansville is sure to bring a wealth of new economic opportunities as we transition from being a big little city to becoming a little big city. Jump on the Uber bandwagon!
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