About Us

Our mission is simple: we want everyone to find their place and feel a sense of belonging in our vibrant community.

Our Inspiration

Longtime resident returning home or a newcomer discovering our region for the first time, we welcome you with open arms. As our motto, e is for everyone suggests, we strive to be for everyone. What matters most to us is helping individuals find a place where they feel truly at home. If we can accomplish that, then we've done our job. So come on in, explore, and let's discover together what makes our community so special.

You might just find that it's where you belong.

Say Hello To Our Newcomer Services Team

Chat with Abby!

Abby has a passion for improving and leaving her mark on the Evansville, Indiana region. As a leader at the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership (E-REP), she has done just that. Abby is the Marketing Director at E-REP where she works to tell the region’s authentic story and improve the quality of life for residents in the Evansville region. She is the creator behind Self.e Alley (a mural alley) in downtown Evansville and leads the region’s e is for everyone initiative that shares the region’s authentic story, and encourages each person—no matter their background or interest—to connect, contribute and celebrate the Evansville Region.

Chat with Ashley!

By day, Ashley (they/them) is the Communications Specialist for the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership, where they showcase all that the Evansville Region has to offer, including economic development, business highlights, and quality of place projects. Outside of the office, they are the President of River City Pride, the LGBTQIA+ organization of the Region. When asked for a quote for this bio, they said: “I can’t deny it, I’m a f*cking riot.” 😊

Program Sponsors And Partners

The Belong Here Program wouldn’t be possible without the support of our enthusiastic partners below. Our community thanks them.