Economic Development

Memorial CDC builds economic opportunity in Evansville’s center city through a mix of employment, economic and personal achievement initiatives.

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Find Support Running Your Small Business

Evansville Area Black Chamber of Commerce was started in 2016 by Rev. Adrian M. Brooks, Sr.; Connie Robinson-Blair & Talmadge Vick II. The goal is to provide Black Entrepreneurs with support, networking, and educational opportunities to help their businesses grow and thrive while making an impact within the Evansville community. If interested in volunteering or supporting (Button for contact to call: 812-423-2500 or email

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Sign Up for PATHS Program

The PATHS program is a life coaching program customized to help you achieve your personal goals. Need help finding housing? Want to go back to school to skill up or further your education? Just having a tough time and don't know where to start looking for resources? Through this program, you work directly with one of our family care specialists to put you on the path to a better you. Please email or call today. familycare@memorialcdc.org 

or812-423-2500

Apply for the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility Leak Repair Program

The EWSU Leak Repair Program provides eligible EWSU customers with up to $1,000 in small repairs to their home fixtures and water systems which will help make an impact to those who need it in the long-term for their utilities bill.


Customers who qualify based on income will have a house assessment performed to detect any leaks or damages that may impact their bill on a monthly basis. If a leak is detected, a repair will be scheduled within 7 days, other water-saving recommendations will be provided.


ALL requests must first be made through the EWSU link below. MCDC will contact you once we have received confirmation of your request through Evansville Water and Sewer Utility.

Find Professional Home Repair Services in Evansville

Through our Emergency Home Repair program, you can find fast and effective repairs for your home, If you meet the income eligibility requirements, you can get professional contractors, electricians and plumbers to make repairs in a timely manner.


To determine if you're eligible for the Emergency Home Repair program, contact our Housing Office 812-424-8627 to complete a brief phone interview.