Ferdinand Vision Group

The Ferdinand Vision Group is a collaborative effort of the Town of Ferdinand and the Ferdinand Chamber of Commerce. It is comprised of individuals within the town and the surrounding Ferdinand area. The entire group gathers twice a year, while five subcommittees gather throughout the year and report at the biannual meetings. At the first two meetings, the entire Vision Group set goals for the five subcommittees.

Population Growth

Goals

• 500 new homes in the Ferdinand areas resulting in
• Population growth of 1000-1500 in Ferdinand, and
• Encourage additional population growth in Southeast Dubois School Corporation and Northern Spencer County

Interested in joining the Population Growth subcommittee? Contact Frank Gessner.

New Business Growth

Goals

• 25% of new businesses locally owned
• At least one additional full service family restaurant
• A new or revitalized shopping/retail district providing an outlet for local products and services and serving the Ferdinand area residents purchasing needs
• At least one new business in each business sector
• Diversification of manufacturing, and
• Encourage infrastructure businesses

Interested in joining the New Business Growth subcommittee? Contact Stan Foster.

Community Development

Goals

• A healthcare annex with extended hours and emergency room services synergizing with the senior care facilities
• A thriving YMCA, and
• Support and collaboration with the Sisters of St. Benedict Monastery and community

Interested in joining the Community Development subcommittee? Contact Roger Corley or Angi Seffernick.

Tourism

Goals

• Capture the business of 40% of the countys tourists and triple tourism-related income to the town of Ferdinand
• Partner with the Monastery and Holiday World on tourism opportunities

Interested in joining the Tourism subcommittee? Contact Alvin Hoppenjans.

Brain Gain

Goals

• An additional 25% of college graduates returning to Ferdinand
  • Half returning as college graduates to high skill/high wage jobs in the Ferdinand area and
  • Half returning within 15 years of college graduation to join local companies and entrepreneurs

Interested in joining the Brain Gain subcommittee? Contact Jim Mehling.