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OPPORTUNITIES.

A TRANSFORMATIVE

“NOW, HERE, YOU SEE, IT TAKES ALL THE
RUNNING YOU CAN DO, TO KEEP IN THE
SAME PLACE. IF YOU WANT TO GET SOME- Time
WHERE ELSE, YOU MUST RUN AT LEAST TWICE

AS FAST AS THAT!” – ALICE IN WONDERLAND by ANDREW FORRESTER

In a community like Madison, it SuperATV, and Grote Industries it will open its first location in
is true that we must keep moving have all announced physical and/ Madison since the late 90’s this year.
forward or risk falling behind other or workforce expansions. Two more Razz Matazz created a new space on
communities. The above quote could companies are in the process of plan- Main Street with an eccentric flair.
perfectly describe the running that ning expansions. New Madison Brewing Company is
Madison has been doing the last few In the last year, we’ve seen working with hops on the hilltop.
years…and it’s exciting to report numerous businesses and restau-
FOCUS ON YOUTH
that we’re finally getting some- rants opening in our downtown and
where! The feel of excitement is al- hilltop commercial districts. Mad Our schools are reinvesting in
most palpable among our residents Paddle Brewery fixed up a dilapidat- themselves, with students slated to
as many of our long-awaited com- ed building and opened Madison’s enter the expanded and completely
munity projects are finally coming first brewery in decades. Old Tyme renovated Anderson Elementary this
to fruition, businesses are expanding Marketplace moved from North fall. Madison Consolidated High
and growing, and we are welcoming Carolina and just expanded into School is expanding its footprint so
new residents and visitors. a new space on West Main Street. that the physical campus matches
Allison Waverly Designs is a new the superb theater and arts offerings.
GROWING JOBS
anchor in the ongoing revitalization Ivy Tech Community College is
When it comes to workforce and of Mulberry Street and K&K Beauty working with our schools and in-
economic development, business- Salon just opened next door. Bello’s dustries to offer new curriculum tar-
es are expanding and adding new Pizza opened in a space next to the geted to fill job openings and allow
jobs. Just during the last year, Royer recently completed pedestrian alley students to enter college with nearly
Corporation, Clifty Engineering, on Main Street. Hardee’s announced a full semester of credits finished.

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