Evansville Regional Economic Partnership

What Evansville Regional Economic Partnership does

Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP) is the consolidated regional economic development organization serving Southwest Indiana, formed in 2021 through the merger of predecessor bodies to unify business retention, expansion, and community development efforts across Vanderburgh, Warrick, Posey, and Henderson counties. It operates as a membership-based 501(c)-style partnership headquartered at 318 Main Street in downtown Evansville, offering tiered membership from a free 'Catalyst' tier through 'President's Circle' at $25,000 plus a custom 'Cornerstone' tier, with membership counting more than 200 investors and member organizations.

E-REP's operating model centers on two revenue streams: annual membership dues and professional services revenue generated through Innovation Pointe, a roughly 30,000-square-foot coworking, meeting, and event facility that it owns and operates. Service delivery spans Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) outreach, site selection assistance, state and local incentive coordination (notably with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and the READI program), workforce development via Talent EVV, and a portfolio of program lines including the Regional Sports Commission, Tri-State Manufacturers' Alliance, Young Professionals Alliance, Family Business Alliance, and the National Civics Bee delivered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation.

Under President and CEO Lloyd Winnecke, E-REP positions itself as the single front door for employers and site selectors evaluating the Evansville region. Recent notable project support includes Toyota Indiana's $200 million expansion, TaylorMade Golf Company's $58.9 million distribution center, Polyram's $12 million expansion, and the Ohio River Vision Plan covering Mount Vernon riverfront redevelopment. Technology footprint is conventional for a nonprofit partnership organization: a public website, member CRM, and digital publication (E-REP Quarterly) with no disclosed proprietary software, AI/ML, or platform products.

Name

Evansville Regional Economic Partnership

Legal name

Evansville Regional Economic Partnership

Website

https://evansvilleregion.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

E-REP is the consolidated regional economic development partnership for Southwest Indiana, serving employers, site selectors, and member investors across Vanderburgh, Warrick, Posey, and Henderson counties through membership dues, business retention and expansion services, and the Innovation Pointe coworking facility in downtown Evansville.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Economic Development Services

NAICS

Administration of General Economic Programs (92611)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Economic Development & Business Licensing (Local) (BPAIACAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Regional Economic Integration & Economic Corridors (BPADAMAH)

Keywords

• Economic development services
• Business retention expansion
• Talent attraction programs
• Regional partnership services
• Workforce development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Evansville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: E-REP operates as a membership-based organization with tiered membership levels. Businesses pay dues to join and gain access to networking events, BRE visits, marketing exposure through member directory, and advocacy representation.
2. Professional Services: Revenue generated from meeting room rentals at Innovation Pointe, startup office space rentals, and coworking space operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP) is a membership-based regional economic development organization that drives economic and community growth across the Evansville region and Southwest Indiana. It delivers business retention and expansion (BRE) visits, site and building selection support, talent attraction programs, advocacy at the state legislature, coworking and office space through Innovation Pointe, and industry-specific alliances for manufacturers, young professionals, and family-owned businesses. The organization also operates the Evansville Regional Sports Commission and community programs such as the National Civics Bee.

Product overview

E-REP operates as a regional economic development organization offering a portfolio of programs and services rather than a unified product platform. Core offerings include Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) services, real estate site selection, and workforce development programs. Supporting initiatives encompass Innovation Pointe coworking facilities, industry-specific alliances (Tri-State Manufacturers' Alliance, Family Business Alliance, Young Professionals Alliance), sports development through the Regional Sports Commission, and community programs like the National Civics Bee. Membership programs provide access to networking, resources, and advocacy. The organization also administers the READI program and Talent EVV initiative for regional economic development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Talent EVV: Regional talent attraction and workforce development initiative for the Evansville region focusing on population growth, live well initiatives, talent/workforce development, and upward mobility.
• Tri-State Manufacturers' Alliance
• Young Professionals Alliance
• Family Business Alliance
• National Civics Bee
• Innovation Pointe

Products and services

• Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) Program
• Innovation Pointe Coworking & Office Space
• Sites & Buildings Property Listing
• E-REP Membership Program
• Tri-State Manufacturers' Alliance
• Young Professionals Alliance
• Family Business Alliance
• Talent Attraction Initiative
• Evansville Regional Sports Commission
• Small Business Assistance

Quantifiable outcome

• Supported $12M Polyram USA expansion creating 9 jobs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• University of EvansvillecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2026University partnership for hosting the inaugural Evansville Civics Bee on April 30, 2026 at Hyde Hall. Event targets middle school students (grades 6-8) and is part of the 2026 National Civics Bee, marking the first Civics Bee event held in southern Indiana.
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 February 2026National Civics Bee program partnership bringing the civics competition to the Evansville region for the first time, targeting middle school students with essay competitions and live quiz events.
• Indiana Economic Development Corp (IEDC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level economic development agency that E-REP coordinates with for business attraction and expansion incentives. E-REP facilitates access to IEDC programs including tax credits, training grants, and site development support for companies locating or expanding in Southwest Indiana.
• Southwest Indiana Regional Development AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional development authority focused on coordinated economic development across Southwest Indiana counties.
• Southwest Indiana Workforce BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development board partnered with E-REP on BR&E visits to support employer workforce needs and training programs.
• Ports of Indiana-Mount VernonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-modal port facility supporting regional manufacturers and logistics operations including CGB expansion and ARTCO visits documented through E-REP BR&E program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Buffalo Niagara Partnership: Regional chamber and economic development organization for the Buffalo/Niagara region, combining business advocacy, attraction, and workforce development. Comparable in scope as a regional partnership, though serving a different geographic market.
• Greater Peoria Economic Development Council: Economic development organization serving the Peoria region in central Illinois with comparable manufacturing heritage and business attraction focus. Similar scale and mandate to E-REP, though operating in a non-overlapping geography.

Direct peers

• Indy Chamber: Indianapolis's combined chamber of commerce and economic development organization, offering membership, business attraction, talent development, and advocacy programs. Comparable as a Midwestern regional partnership, though Indy Chamber operates at a larger metro scale than E-REP.
• Greater Louisville Inc. The merged regional chamber and economic development organization for the Louisville metro, operating a similar membership-based model with business attraction, retention, and advocacy programs targeting Kentucky/Southern Indiana. Directly comparable to E-REP in scope, structure, and bi-state regional remit.
• Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber: Regional chamber serving the Greater Cincinnati tri-state area (Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana) with economic development, talent attraction, and small business support. Directly comparable in tri-state geographic framing and membership-based business services model.
• Greater St. Louis Inc. Regional business and economic development organization serving the bi-state St. Louis metro. Comparable in membership model, business retention/expansion focus, and Midwestern industrial legacy orientation.
• Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber and economic development partnership serving the Chattanooga/Hamilton County area with similar business retention, attraction, and workforce programs. Comparable in scale, structure, and small-metro industrial transition mandate.
• Kansas City Area Development Council: Regional economic development organization for the Kansas City bi-state metro focused on business attraction, expansion, and workforce development. Comparable in mission and operating model, though serving a larger metro area.
• Greater Topeka Partnership: Merged chamber, economic development, and downtown organization serving the Topeka, Kansas region. Comparable as a unified regional economic development partnership of similar scale and operating model to E-REP.
• Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber serving the bi-state Quad Cities (Iowa/Illinois) with economic development, business advocacy, and workforce programs. Comparable as a smaller-market Midwestern regional partnership focused on manufacturing retention and expansion.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/evvregion
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/TheCCSWIN/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/evvregion
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southwest-indiana-chamber
• Instagraminstagram.com/evvregion

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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Investments

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