The South Central Indiana Talent Region has submitted a $49.5 million grant proposal to the State of Indiana to support $378 million in projects to stimulate housing, regional amenities, workforce training, and innovation.
The ambitious plan was developed through a collaboration of communities, non-profit organizations, and employers who are located largely in Bartholomew, Jackson, and Jennings counties. The region includes (but is not limited to) the communities of Columbus, Seymour, North Vernon, and Edinburgh, which brings portions of Johnson and Shelby counties into the plan as well.
The vision of the South Central Indiana Talent Region stands on three principles: powerful technologies, prosperous communities, and a resilient future. Inspired by the vision and guided by public input, the region’s proposal calls on four strategies:
1) Innovation & Entrepreneurship
2) Education & Workforce Development
3) Housing & Talent Attraction
4) Quality of Place