County 59: Vermillion

I had a great lunch at L & L Restaurant in Clinton, where I met with local leaders and discussed their concerns and hopes for the future.  


I have always received a very warm welcome in Vermillion County.  When Cayuga received a Community Focus Fund grant for a new fire station and community center, I had the opportunity to celebrate with local residents there.  I think it’s safe to say I made some life-long friends during that visit, not to mention some lasting memories.

Local leaders from Newport to Dana are partnering with the state to move forward on their plans for the future.  There are resources available within our Office of Community and Rural Affairs that can help communities realize their goals; whether that means pursuing better storm water or sewer systems or historic preservation. 


The state has a limited but useful role to play in local development plans. I’m proud of the work Vermillion County leaders are doing to partner with us and take every opportunity they can to move forward.


I am especially interested to see how the Vermillion RISE Mega Park will change the local economy.  The park is a huge economic development tool for the county and the entire region.  With the county’s economic development group and the regional Accelerate West Central Indiana involved in marketing the site, I’m sure there will be good news from that area soon.  


My visit to Vermillion County provided great opportunities to discuss all this and much more.