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
The City of South Bend announced a funding agreement with Oaklawn that will establish and launch a 24/7 behavioral crisis center in South Bend. The plan for this center was formed over the past two years in partnership with Oaklawn, the St. Joseph County Department of Health, Memorial Hospital (Beacon Health System), St. Joseph County Sheriff’s
On Monday, January 9, the Indiana General Assembly will convene for its 2023 Legislative Session. The state’s 50 senators and 100 representatives will huddle through the end of April as they consider Indiana’s priorities over the next few years. At the top of the priority list for the General Assembly every two years is the adoption of the