Our communities of Southwest Indiana have long contributed to the prosperity and progress of our Hoosier State and beyond. For generations our families and communities have experienced a unique quality of life anchored by a strong work ethic of our people, a growing economy that has weathered the tough times and continues to provide good-paying jobs and an education and training system which has provided a skilled and talented workforce which produces products of unparalleled quality shipped to markets worldwide.

Economic development agency, Dubois Strong, conducted a study in partnership with Hunden Strategic Partners, Inc. (HSP) analyzing the impact the Mid-States Corridor Project will have on Dubois and Spencer Counties. Anticipated benefits of the project include increases in economic activity, reduction in congestion and transportation delays, improved access for other modes of transit, decreased costs for freight movement, new employment opportunities, and an overall increase in the quality of life for the region’s residents.