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Startups With Good Growth Potential
The Growth Alliance for Greater Evansville says employees of the startup companies accepted into its business incubation program make nearly four times the national median salary
Painting the City with Arts Accolades
Evansville has generated some positive press as a city friendly to working artists

Education

Student Denise Bube studies inside the University of Southern Indiana’s new David L. Rice Library in Evansville. Southern Indiana Has Bounty of Knowledge Assets
There are no ivory towers at the University of Southern Indiana and University of Evansville, where academics and students are a force in solving real-world problems.
Dr. Vince Bertram, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. superintendent, oversees a district with more than 22,000 studen School Plan Invites Community, Conversation
After 55 forums and more than 250 meetings with groups and organizations, the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp. adopted a new strategic plan in March 2008.
Campaign Aims to Improve Early Childhood Learning
A major initiative is under way in Southwest Indiana to improve education, nutrition and parenting for the region’s youngest children – from newborns to age five.
More than 300 undergraduates are enrolled in business-related programs at the University of Evansville. Training Future Business Executives
Southwest Indiana Education Options Boost Workforce
Evansville-Vanderburgh School District Opens Tech and Career Center
One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to educating the youth of today, so residents in the Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation district decided to give kids a choice.
The average class size at the University of Evansville is 18 students. The private university is affiliated with the Uni Southwest Indiana Colleges Expand to Keep Pace with Enrollments
Area colleges expand to keep pace with increasing enrollments.

Food

Grape Growing Gets Back to its Roots in Southwest Indiana
The Southwest Indiana-Kentucky region may not be the first image to come to mind when you picture wine country, but the area has been quietly growing grapes for decades.
A Dynamic Scene for Cuisine
Southwest Indiana’s restaurant scene is a vibrant mix.

Health

St. Mary’s Health System includes a 490-bed hospital. Strong Provider Network Delivers Good Medicine
In Southwest Indiana, two nonprofit hospital systems lead the provider market and are investing in the latest technologies to improve the quality of care.
St. Mary’s is a member of Ascension Health, the largest not-for-profit system in the country. photo by Jeff Adkins Southwest Indiana Expanding Health Care Offerings
New facilities, programs keep region’s health care on the cutting edge.
The Greater Evansville Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure draws tens of thousands to the city each year. Evansville Race for the Cure Draws Tens of Thousands Each Year
The 10th annual Race for the Cure is expected to draw 15,000 people.
St. Mary’s Advanced Care Hospital recently opened St. Mary’s Center for Advanced Medicine, which houses a new heart inst Evansville Graced with Two Top-Notch Health Centers
Patients rely on Deaconess and St. Mary’s hospitals for trauma care.

Livability

Museums Let You Put on Your Learning Cap
Southwest Indiana museums appeal 
to a wide range of interests.
A pig statue welcomes visitors to the Yellow Tavern in New Harmony, founded in 1814 and now an arts-heavy community of g Utopian-Rooted Community Breeds Art in Harmony
In a town of fewer than 1,000 people, a cluster of art galleries may not be the first thing you expect to find.
A scarlet ibis is part of the Amazonia exhibit at Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden in Evansville. Mesker Park Zoo Exhibit Has Animal Magnetism
If you thought you had to fly to South America to visit the rainforest, think again.
A first-century funerary mask is among the holdings at the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science. Sky’s the Limit After Evansville Museum Upgrade
The Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science, the oldest and most-established cultural institution in the state, has embarked upon the most ambitious facility expansion in its 104-year history.
Take a Walk on the Wild Side
Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve is a pristine oasis in Evansville's backyard and the largest urban forest in the nation.
Celebrate Year-Round With Southwest Indiana Festivals
Festivals celebrate freedom, fast cars.
Local Kid-Friendly Attractions Draw Families
With so much to offer, Evansville is a family playground.
Artists Billy Hedel, left, and Tom Loesch, Jr., moved to Evansville from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Creative Types Drawn to Southwest Indiana Arts Scene
Region’s thriving cultural community attracts creative set.
One-of-a-kind pieces, such as this Raku ceramic platter by Nita Chase, can be found at Old Stone Gallery in Newburgh. Southwest Indiana’s Retail and Restaurant Scene is a Vibrant Mix
Want to eat? We've got you covered. Want to shop? You've come to the right place.
Autumn leaves frame a stately home near downtown Evansville. Evansville Receives High Rankings on Several ‘Best Places’ Lists
In 2006, a pair of moving companies- Worldwide ERC and Primacy Relocation- pegged Evansville as the Best City for Relocating Families among mid-sized U.S. metropolitan areas.
Recreation Options Abound in Southwest Indiana
Evansville has plenty of places for people to come out and play.
Housing choices include Victorian homes in historic districts. Southwest Indiana Housing Market Strong, Steady and Affordable
From beautifully restored Victorian homes with river views to modern suburban homes in new subdivisions, housing choices abound in Southwest Indiana- and prices are easy on the wallet.
The Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville provides a vibrant, fun place for children to develop creative expressio Evansville’s Rich Mix of the Arts Rivals Big-City Neighbors’
Whether your tastes run to Brahms, ballet or brats on a bun, Evansville’s rich cultural mix has something to offer.

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