Economic and Redevelopment
Who are we:
Located on the Ohio River, in Jefferson County, Indiana, as the largest City and County seat, Madison was the earliest incorporated City in the State in 1809. Madison’s National Historic Landmark status, with over 133 blocks on the national historic register, offers its community an authentic place to locate and call home. Our community amenities and natural beauty, unique from other cities, collectively provide unmatched quality of life for our residents and visitors. Because of our location and stimulant business environment, Madison has access to the world through the Ohio River, our city-owned and operated Madison Railroad, and The Madison Municipal Airport, in addition to our nearby access to the interstate system.
What we do:
The Office of Economic and Redevelopment is tasked with promoting investment for the City of Madison and Jefferson County through an interlocal agreement with the County Commissioners. The economic team serves and cultivates the growth of our quality of life within our community by enhancing its amenities for attraction of investment. Through business, workforce and community development, we work closely with numerous agencies and nonprofits to craft strategic initiatives for growth and with business, industrial, and education stakeholders to ensure collaboration for workforce development. In addition, we develop strategies with our tourism partners, Visit Madison, Inc., Madison Area Chamber of Commerce, and Madison Main Street organizations, to foster the best environment for Madison to attract, retain and promote further entrepreneurship countywide.
Recent News
- MADISON INDIANA PARTICIPATES IN THE AMERICANA MUSIC TRIANGLE AT THE PILGRAMAGE MUSIC & CULTURAL FESTIVAL IN FRANKLIN, TNMadison was invited to participate alongside 14 other music cities in the Americana Music Triangle (AMT) at t...
- City of Madison Joins Duke Energy to Upgrade StreetlightsDuke Energy has begun converting more than 800 streetlights across the city of Madison to LEDs (light-emittin...
- THE CITY OF MADISON SIGNS PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO DEVELOP A DOWNTOWN GROCERY STOREMadisons Mayor Bob Courtney announced today that the Madison Redevelopment Commission (RDC) has signed ...
- CITY OF MADISON AWARDED $2.57 MILLION FOR CRYSTAL BEACH AQUATIC PARKThe City of Madison announced today the Bethany Legacy Foundation has awarded a $2 million grant for the reha...
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Director of Economic Development
- Phone: (812) 274-0685
- Staff Directory
- Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
While an appointment is not necessary, response time can be lessened by calling or emailing.