River Ridge Approves Organization and Leadership Changes
May 23, 2022 - Jeffersonville, IN (May 16, 2022) – The River Ridge Development Authority (RRDA) laid out a new organizational structure and announced key additions to its leadership during its monthly meeting – moves intended to help the RRDA accelerate growth and economic development activity. During the meeting, Executive Director Jerry Acy announced the creation of two...

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River Ridge Development Authority approves $1.2 million in investments for infrastructure and development projects
April 19, 2022 - Jeffersonville, IN (April 18, 2022) – The River Ridge Development Authority (RRDA) approved nearly $1.2 million in investments for infrastructure improvements that will help the River Ridge Commerce Center (RRCC) expand development efforts at the 6,000-acre business park. During its monthly meeting, the Development Authority approved these project awards: A $531,374 contract with Temple &...

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River Ridge Strikes Deal with Jeffersonville to Fund Major Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
March 30, 2022 - Jeffersonville, IN (March 30, 2022) – During a special meeting Tuesday of the River Ridge Development Authority, the RRDA approved a revised agreement with the City of Jeffersonville to provide $12 million for an expansion of the city’s North Wastewater Treatment Plant (NWWTP). The agreement was also executed Tuesday. The new agreement will...

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Expanding Water Resources
March 25, 2022 - An area of intense focus for the River Ridge Development Authority is expanding water and wastewater capacity. Several projects related to those efforts will be ongoing in 2022 and beyond including: Design is underway for a 20-inch supply line to increase transmission capacity from the Watson Water treatment plant to River...

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Continuing Strategic Investments
March 25, 2022 - The River Ridge Development Authority continues its strategic focus on the future – and the immense potential for continued growth within and around the River Ridge Commerce Center. To date, the River Ridge Development Authority has invested more than $150 million to develop about 35 percent of the Center. That investment has helped...

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Continued Infrastructure Improvements
March 25, 2022 - Strategic investments in infrastructure continued to be a focus for the River Ridge Development Authority, building on more than $150 million in investments that have been made in infrastructure since the RRDA was created. Key projects and initiatives in 2021 included the following: Struck a new water operating agreement with the Indiana...

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Added Major Employers Bringing More Than 2,000 Workers
March 25, 2022 - Once again, the River Ridge Development Authority and its partners added several, major employers in 2021 to the list of firms operating in the River Ridge Commerce Center. New firms that opened included: Communications Test Design Inc. HempRise Affinity PharmaCord

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Drew Significant Interest in Land Purchases
March 25, 2022 - Sales and development activity at the River Ridge Commerce Center were among the highest levels ever in 2021. This activity included: Board approval for 15 potential land deals; More than 800 acres of proposed new development; Negotiating with first potential company on megasite; Potential to add over 3.4 million square feet of commercial space.

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Built Relationships with New Partners
March 25, 2022 - The River Ridge Development Authority staff managed an historic year of activity with high interest among economic development partners, site selectors, commercial real estate professionals, developers, state and local leaders, and employers. In 2021, River Ridge: Responded to a record 154 requests for proposals for economic development projects; Hosted all-time high 41 prospect...

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Resident Home Plans Capital Investment at River Ridge
March 24, 2022 - Jeffersonville, Ind. (March 24, 2022) – The boom in businesses choosing to locate in southern Indiana continues unabated with the news that Resident Home Inc., an e-commerce provider of digitally native brands in the mattress and home goods market including Nectar Sleep and DreamCloud, intends to open a Resident Mattress Manufactory (ReMM) facility...

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