News Archive
News Archive
Charlestown and River Ridge Reinforce Powerful Partnership
May 16, 2023 - Charlestown, IN (May 16, 2023) – The River Ridge Development Authority (RRDA) Board of Directors unanimously passed a resolution to simplify the rehabilitation and redevelopment of the now-shuttered Indiana Army Ammunition Plant in Charlestown, Indiana. “Alongside our local appointing authorities (Clark County, Charlestown, Jeffersonville and Utica), we are proud to offer...
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New Economic Report Reveals River Ridge’s Unparalleled $2.7 Billion Impact on Southern Indiana
May 11, 2023 - JEFFERSONVILLE, IN (May 11, 2023) – River Ridge Development Authority (RRDA) hit new milestones across the board, according to a brand-new report from Policy Analytics, LLC. The turbocharger of Indiana’s economic engine expanded its employment footprint, business operations and site development, underscored by a $27.5 million investment in local infrastructure and...
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River Ridge Commerce Center Continues Charlestown Construction Boom
February 22, 2023 - Jeffersonville, IN (February 21, 2023) – During the February meeting of the River Ridge Development Authority (RRDA), the Board of Directors voted to enter negotiations around the sale of a 47-acre plot of land, representing the third such move in the ever-expanding Charlestown (northern) end of the sprawling business and industrial park. “Private...
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River Ridge Experiencing Exponential Growth, Moving Forward on Newest One Million+ SF Building
February 17, 2023 - JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (Feb. 17 2023) – The installation of the exterior walls (‘wall tilts’) of the latest 1,000,000+ square feet building at the River Ridge Commerce Center (RRCC) showcases exciting progress and highlights the successful efforts by the River Ridge Development Authority (RRDA) to spur development in and around the sprawling park. “By continuing...
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River Ridge Hosts “Fireside Chats,” Highlights Industrywide Impact in Southern Indiana
November 4, 2022 - Jeffersonville, IN (November 4, 2022) – The River Ridge Development Authority (RRDA) recently convened a group of business partners, operations, facilities and human resources professionals, and a whole host of stakeholders to discuss important developments as well as opportunities and future plans for River Ridge Commerce Center (RRCC). “The River Ridge board...
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River Ridge Board Greenlights Nearly $10 Million in Infrastructure Improvements
September 20, 2022 - Jeffersonville, IN (September 19, 2022) – At this month’s meeting of the River Ridge Development Authority (RRDA), the board of directors approved several contracts, totaling almost $10 million, to further enhance local infrastructure in and around the River Ridge Commerce Center (RRCC). Highlights include: $9,723,760 for the construction of a three-lane curb and gutter...
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River Ridge Receives $3 Million Grant to Expand and Attract Business Opportunities
August 16, 2022 - Jeffersonville, IN (August 16, 2022) – During Monday’s meeting of the River Ridge Development Authority (RRDA), the board of directors received an update on a $3 million grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA). The EDA grant will fund a portion of the new 20-inch transmission...
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River Ridge Approves $12 million Allocation to Jeffersonville Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
July 19, 2022 - Jeffersonville, IN (July 19, 2022) – During a monthly meeting of the River Ridge Development Authority, the RRDA approved a finalized agreement with the City of Jeffersonville’s and the distribution of $12 million in funding to support the expansion of the city’s North Wastewater Treatment Plant (NWWTP). According to a resolution passed...
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River Ridge Board Appoints New Business Development Director
June 28, 2022 - Jeffersonville, IN (June 28, 2022) – During its monthly meeting, the River Ridge Development Authority (RRDA) announced the addition of Josh Staten as its new director of business development. Staten will begin on July 11th and will spearhead marketing, business development, and community and economic development coordination with RRDA’s partners. Staten’s...
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New Developer Breaks Ground on Large Industrial Building at River Ridge Commerce Center
June 17, 2022 - CHARLESTOWN, IN (June 17, 2021) – MR3 Development recently broke ground on its project at the River Ridge Commerce Center. The building is a 210,000-square-foot, cross-dock facility that will become a home for another major employer in Southern Indiana. MR3 is a development and management company based in Pittsburgh, PA. The firm is...
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