Permitting should move your project forward, not hold it back. At River Ridge, it does exactly that.

The development process is efficient, coordinated, and designed to help businesses move from concept to construction without delay. Local and state incentives provide additional support, tailored to match capital investment, job creation, and workforce goals. Whether you’re breaking ground on a new facility or expanding an existing operation, the path here is built for momentum.

The River Ridge Development Authority manages all development within the Commerce Center, giving companies a single point of contact and a fast-track path through the permitting process. With board members representing Jeffersonville, Charlestown, Clark County, Utica, and the Ports of Indiana, RRDA works in close partnership with local governments to keep approvals efficient and predictable. In 2024 alone, the Authority invested over $20 million in infrastructure, including $12 million toward wastewater treatment plant expansions in Jeffersonville and Charlestown. This reflects the proactive, collaborative approach that helps projects stay on schedule and move from concept to construction without delay.

The entire Commerce Center is located within a Tax Increment Financing (“TIF”) district, allowing a portion of property tax revenue to be reinvested into infrastructure that directly benefits your site. This can include road access, utility extensions, and drainage improvements that reduce upfront costs and accelerate project timelines. In addition, River Ridge falls within Indiana-designated Urban Enterprise Zones (“UEZ”), which are specially designated areas in which businesses are afforded certain local tax benefits specifically for qualifying investments in real and personal property. These benefits, combined with the Commerce Center’s streamlined permitting process, give companies powerful tools to reduce risk and enhance ROI from day one.

Incentives are built around what matters most to growing companies. Depending on the scope and impact of your project, local support may include:

• Land cost reductions, including potential credits for site preparation or qualifying economic development projects
• Infrastructure cost participation
• Matching funds for workforce programs

Each package is tailored based on jobs, wages, capital investment, and strategic alignment with regional goals.

The Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) offers competitive, performance-based incentives that are available to qualifying projects within the park:

The RRDA works closely with IEDC to align these programs with your schedule and help your team through each step of the process.

You won’t be passed from department to department or stuck waiting on disconnected approvals. The River Ridge team stays actively involved throughout the entire process, providing clear direction, resolving issues quickly, and ensuring that every resource is aligned with your success. And the best part is that the same team who helps you locate your business is the one who continues to support you after the deal is done. From land negotiation to final ribbon cutting, you have a committed partner at every stage.