Jasper, Indiana

employment rate. “The majority of our population is employed through industries, local industries in manufacturing, specifically wood manufacturing, and wood and metal combinations for furniture, both in the hospitality and office furniture markets,” says Vonderheide. Other major industries showing growth include electronic components, engines and remanufactured engines, and logistics. Vonderheide shares, “As far as these industries, we have multinational companies, we have national companies, and we have several companies that are publicly traded. For a small community, we’re heavily weighted toward the economic growth that they provide us. We swell during the day from a population of 16,500, probably close to 30,000 or so. This is based on pulling employees from the surrounding counties and communities.” The city is well prepared to meet the needs of this workforce with retail, entertainment, and restaurant experiences available in the downtown and in shopping centers throughout the city.    