Business View Magazine | December 2020

399 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE DECEMBER 2020 it more accessible and increasing capacity, while preserving the original appearance of the 84-year-old building. Located in downtown Jasper, the theatre offers a variety of live shows and films to patrons and is another regional draw for the local arts scene. And there is more good news. The recently completed River Centre brings a new lifestyle community to downtown Jasper. The mixed- use development includes a hotel, market rate apartments, and opportunities for retail, fitness, personal care, and dining. Event spaces are available to rent, including a 5000 square foot rooftop bar, and a courtyard overlooking the Patoka River. This $32 million private investment offers residents and businesses a unique and exciting experience in the heart of the city. Supporting businesses through recent challenges has been a primary goal of the Chamber of Commerce. Jasper’s Mayor, Dean Vonderheide, reports, “Our chamber is very active and does a lot for local businesses. During this pandemic, there were a lot of educational opportunities for retail and restaurants, in order to think about their businesses differently and be successful. They also help with some loan programs.” Through a nationwide project called Main Street America, The Heart of Jasper program was formed as a non-profit organization that will work to further support the downtown business community. Vonderheide explains, “This is a new organization and it’s got some new members and new thinking. They are very energetic and aggressive about transforming the downtown area into a dynamic, go-to place.” Jasper is a prosperous city with a high WWW. C AV E Q U A R R I E S . C O M (812) 634-7115 | INFO@CAVEQUARRIES.COM 1503 S MERIDIAN RD, JASPER, IN 47546 PROUD PARTNER TO THE CITY OF JASPER JASPER , INDI ANA