Nestled along a winding bend of the Ohio River, Jefferson County, Indiana, is a beautiful mix of agricultural fields, forests and rolling bluffs. The city of Madison and town of Hanover both have a long and proud history evidenced by their impressive stock of historic structures. Beyond its setting, the community also maintains an impressive list of industrial employers who drive the local economy. Despite these assets, the county suffers from low levels of personal prosperity, an aging population and challenged school districts. Determined to address these issues, a group of local business leaders initiated an effort to develop vision and action plan for the county’s future – and called on Planning NEXT to lead them.