The course is a par-72 championship course with a full service restaurant and event venue.
Dant Chesser replaces former State Rep. Rita Fleming, who retired earlier this month.
The new classroom will be a hub for business meetings, accounting, guest speakers and more.
After 10 years as president and CEO of southern Indiana's quasi chamber of commerce, Wendy Dant Chesser said a new opportunity to move the region forward was too good to pass up.
Chesser will become Chief Director of Corporate Strategy and External Affairs for River Ridge Development.
In the meantime, city officials urge people to continue supporting downtown businesses.
Starting April 12, the south side of E. Main Street will reopen after being blocked by construction equipment for months, and the north side will close.
A new bill would provide a tax credit to business owners who provide child care to their employees by opening their own center.
Construction and new projects can be seen up and down State Street, just off Interstate 265.
The new long-term, no-interest loan meant to provide some relief amid the ongoing construction project may not be enough to keep some from closing down as they continue to lose revenue.