West Central Indiana Connected
The West Central Indiana Partnership (WCIP) brings together leaders, organizations and stakeholders across Clay, Parke, Sullivan, Vermillion and Vigo counties to strengthen our region’s future.
We exist to align strategy, investment and action around shared priorities that expand opportunity, support families and improve quality of life across all five counties. Under the umbrella of the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce, the WCIP has worked diligently to increase our competitiveness, attract new resources and accelerate progress that benefits every community. We're activating the Regional Plan and are continuing to grow to serve our region.
West Central Indiana Connected
The West Central Indiana Partnership (WCIP) brings together leaders, organizations and stakeholders across Clay, Parke, Sullivan, Vermillion and Vigo counties to strengthen our region’s future.
We exist to align strategy, investment and action around shared priorities that expand opportunity, support families and improve quality of life across all five counties. Under the umbrella of the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce, the WCIP has worked diligently to increase our competitiveness, attract new resources and accelerate progress that benefits every community. We're activating the Regional Plan and are continuing to grow to serve our region.
Mission
Mission
West Central Indiana Partnership is an initiative of the Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce, which helps move the region forward by creating an action-oriented network of leaders who advance opportunities together.
Vision
West Central Indiana will be the most compelling region in the state for personal, business and government investment.
We envision a region that:
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Retains and attracts talent
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Supports working families
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Strengthens employers
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Invests in quality of place
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Leads with collaboration
Vision
West Central Indiana will be the most compelling region in the state for personal, business and government investment.
We envision a region that:
Retains and attracts talent
Supports working families
Strengthens employers
Invests in quality of place
Leads with collaboration
Mission
values
The West Central Indiana Partnership is guided by core values that define how we work together and how we pursue lasting progress across the region. Regional collaboration is not just a philosophy. It is a practical approach to solving challenges that cross county lines. Through coordination with public, private, nonprofit and state partners, we are building a stronger West Central Indiana together.
Values
Collaboration
We work across county lines and sectors to pursue solutions that benefit the entire region.
Accountability
We measure progress, track outcomes and communicate results transparently.
Positivity
We celebrate local and regional accomplishments by being a positive spokesperson for every county.
Results That Matter
We commit to addressing the five goals identified in the West Central Indiana Regional Plan.
Regional Stewardship
We lead with the well-being and prosperity of both the local community and all of West Central Indiana in mind.
Values
Collaboration
We work across county lines and sectors to pursue solutions that benefit the entire region.
Accountability
We measure progress, track outcomes and communicate results transparently.
Positivity
We celebrate local and regional accomplishments by being a positive spokesperson for every county.
Results That Matter
We commit to addressing the five goals identified in the West Central Indiana Regional Plan.
Regional Stewardship
We lead with the well-being and prosperity of both the local community and all of West Central Indiana in mind.
How Regional Collaboration Took Root
West Central Indiana has long been defined by strong local leadership and community pride. Over time, leaders across Clay, Parke, Sullivan, Vermillion and Vigo counties recognized that many of the region’s greatest opportunities, and challenges, extended beyond individual county lines.
The formation of regional partnerships and the development of the West Central Indiana Regional Plan marked a pivotal step forward. Through broad stakeholder engagement, data-driven research and coordinated strategy, the region created a shared roadmap for economic growth, infrastructure investment, workforce development, housing expansion and quality-of-life improvements.
Supported by state partnerships and initiatives such as READI and GIFT VIII, the region moved from vision to action, securing funding, launching projects and strengthening collaboration across organizations including:
Today, the West Central Indiana Partnership serves as a unifying platform, connecting leadership, aligning priorities and ensuring the Regional Plan remains a living, evolving guide for progress.
Regionalism is no longer an emerging concept in West Central Indiana. It is a proven strategy for building a stronger future.
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WE ARE WEST CENTRAL BRAND
West Central Indiana is full of strong communities, thriving businesses, outstanding educational institutions and people who care deeply about where they live. The "We Are West Central Indiana" brand was created to unite those stories under one shared identity, not to replace local communities, but to strengthen our collective voice. Together, we can better showcase the region's strengths, attract new opportunities and tell our story on our own terms. We are one region, proud of who we are and ready to grow.
Regional Leadership Driving Results
The West Central Indiana Partnership is guided by an advisory board representing the five-county area. These leaders bring expertise from business, education, healthcare, government and community organizations, ensuring that our work reflects diverse perspectives and practical experience.
Their commitment ensures that the West Central Indiana Partnership remains focused, accountable and forward-looking, advancing initiatives that improve opportunity and quality of life across West Central Indiana.
Together, they:
Set strategic direction
Strengthen cross-county collaboration
Align investments with regional priorities
Monitor progress toward measurable outcomes
Set strategic direction
Strengthen cross-county collaboration
Align investments with regional priorities
Monitor progress toward measurable outcomes
WCIP Staff
WCIP Advisory board
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