Vermillion County is at the center of a two-state labor shed that’s more than a million workers strong. That means your company has immediate access to people with a wide range of skills. Just as important, Vermillion County and surrounding communities in Indiana and Illinois are actively enhancing their workforce by delivering training through K-12 schools, colleges, and universities.
Vermillion County, Indiana is a place where the living is easy thanks to delightfully affordable housing and remarkably low taxes. More importantly, it’s a place where traditional Midwestern values are woven through daily life.
Locals take advantage of the fresh air and other natural resources, whether in their own backyards or some Indiana’s well-loved state parks. It’s just minutes form Turkey Run, Shades and Shakamak State Parks. The Wabash River forms the county’s eastern boarder, and popular recreational waters like Sugar Creek, Raccoon Lake are its neighbors.
The community enjoys gatherings, and its annual events draw visitors from throughout the Midwest. Clinton’s Little Italy Festival celebrates the food and culture of the ancestral home of many of its residents, and vintage auto enthusiasts put their lovingly restored vehicles to the test at the Newport Antique Auto Hill Climb.
The county offers peace of mind, too. Crime rates are low, and its healthcare facilities are first-rate, with access to top specialists close to home.
Access A Highly-Educated Talent Pool
Vermillion County is within 40 miles of well-known colleges and universities, including Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Indiana State University, DePauw University, the Indiana University School of Medicine, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Wabash College, Ivy Tech Community College and the Danville Area Community College.
Creating County Leaders
The Vermillion County Leadership Program, in partnership with Purdue Extension, cultivates local leaders through a nine-month program to help them better understand the county’s environment, the roles they play, and—most importantly—their own leadership potential.
Notable Employers In Vermillon County
Elanco — A global leader in animal health
Duke Energy Cayuga Station — Electricity-generating facility, located in Eugene Township
International Paper — One of the world’s leading producers of fiber-based packaging and pulp
Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives (IEA) — Leaders in energy and heavy civil construction
A passionate community advocate, Amanda Heber joins the Vermillion County Economic Development
Commission team ready to empower the community and spearhead new opportunities for the county. As a Vermillion County resident, she understands the community’s values and is ready to continue to promote community growth through economic development and planning. Bringing along an impressive 25 years of valuable experience, Amanda joins the EDC with a wealth of expertise and insight. Amanda studied accounting and business administration at Indiana State University. Prior to joining the EDC team, she worked in a multi-disciplined environment, focused on business development of small businesses to corporate level through sales consulting, product training, sales strategy and customer service training to emerging and established companies nationwide. In addition, she has extensive knowledge in accounting, financial services, and bookkeeping within livestock, manufacturing, automotive, and more. As a second generation 10 year 4-Her and active volunteer, she has served between Vigo and Vermillion Counties and is a founding member of the Wabash Valley Dairy Goat Club, Co-Founder of the Vermillion County Promote the Goat Project, and a member of the Vermillion County Fair Queen Committee. She owns and operates the Heber Hoosier Homestead Farm in rural Clinton, raising nationally competitive dairy goats and producing goat milk products. She and her husband, Tony, have two children (Blythe and Liam) who are very active in the Vermillion County community.
