Great expectations for our distinguished young leaders
BY DANIEL SUDDEATH
Southern Indiana’ s future is bright and it’ s being shaped by a new generation of leaders stepping up across Clark and Floyd counties.
Each year, 20 Under 40, a publication of the News and Tribune, highlights some of the region’ s most promising young professionals. Those recognized aren’ t just excelling in their careers, they’ re also investing their time and energy back into the community through service, leadership and mentorship.
Attracting and retaining young talent is essential to Southern Indiana’ s continued growth. Over the past decade and a half, communities across Clark and Floyd counties have made meaningful investments that make this region an appealing place to live, work and build a future.
To the young professionals featured in this edition and to others building their careers here, challenge yourselves to go further. Don’ t just look for a job; pursue a purpose. Southern Indiana will become what its people choose to make it. Get involved. Volunteer. Help shape the community you want to live in. And don’ t let anything hold you back.
Stay engaged in civic life as well. Pay attention to local government, attend council meetings, read the local news and vote. Many of the decisions shaping our communities today are driven by residents who stay informed and involved.
For those considering whether Southern Indiana is the right place to call home, the answer is clear: yes! Clark and Floyd counties offer strong communities, growing opportunities, an exciting food scene, and a quality of life that continues to improve year after year.
Congratulations to everyone featured in this year’ s 20 Under 40. Many of the region’ s most influential leaders once appeared in these pages early in their careers. Now it’ s your turn. We look forward to seeing the impact you’ ll make in the years ahead.
Daniel Suddeath is the editor of the News and Tribune. He can be reached at 812-206-2130, or daniel. suddeath @ newsandtribune. com.
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