Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced plans to bring a more than $3 billion EV battery cell plant to St. Joseph County, creating 1,700 manufacturing jobs. The new battery cell plant, a joint venture between Michigan-based General Motors and Korea-based Samsung SDI, is scheduled to begin operations in 2026. “GM has long been one of
Verbio North America Holdings Corporation announced today (May 1) the signing and closing of a purchase agreement with Mercuria Investments US, Inc. to acquire South Bend Ethanol, LLC, an operating ethanol plant located in South Bend, Indiana. As a global leader in the renewable energy industry, this will be Verbio`s second US production facility following
General Motors and Samsung SDI announced plans Tuesday to partner on a $3 billion EV battery plant in the United States that local economic development officials still hope will be built on land near New Carlisle. GM originally planned to partner with LG Energy Solution on the fourth such battery plant needed to meet its EV production goals. Other
The South Bend Regional Chamber announces the recipients of the 2023 Michiana Forty under 40 class. The program recognizes young adults, professionals, executives and leaders, under the age of 40, achieving outstanding professional success while also engaging in his/her community through charitable and civic involvement. An eight-person committee of
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb lauded the conclusion of the legislative session that enacted his 2023 Next Level Agenda providing transformational changes to the way public health is delivered to Hoosiers, historic investments in K-12 education and workforce, pivotal contribution toward the economic development toolkit and another $500 million dedicated to
The South Bend Region’s commitment to creating high-quality work-based learning experiences was well-celebrated during Work and Learn Indiana’s 2023 IMPACT Summit featuring the 17th Annual IMPACT Awards on February 21. The South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce was selected as the David R. McKinnis Community Partner. The Indiana Chamber
The City of South Bend announced the launch of the Vibrant Places Matching Grant Program to assist businesses in activating their facades and outdoor spaces to increase vibrancy throughout the city. The program also provides incentives for South Bend businesses to invest in sustainable, energy-efficient, low-carbon improvements, and climate change
INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced as part of his 2023 Next Level Agenda he will pursue transformational changes to the way public health is delivered in Indiana, historic investments in K-12 education – including fully funding the cost of textbooks for Indiana students and new literacy initiatives, and – even stronger