The South Bend – Elkhart Regional Development Authority (RDA) awarded $40 million in Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) grant funds to 19 of Quality of Place projects and set aside $7 million for programmatic funding during its meeting at the Beacon Health Elkhart Health and Aquatics Center this afternoon. The $40
(Updated August 24, 2022) The St. Joseph County Council last night (August 23) approved the first step of an incentive package that could pave the way for a new EV battery plant in western St. Joseph County. Ultium Cells LLC, a joint venture between GM and LG, is considering the Indiana Enterprise Center (IEC) in New Carlisle for a new battery production
Like so many, we are deeply saddened to learn of U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski’s death in a car accident in Elkhart County today. Rep. Walorski was a tremendous advocate for business, and we worked with her and her staff on many initiatives and programs. We send our condolences to her family and staff, as well as staff members who were lost as well. RIP
Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced construction is moving forward on one of the largest public transit investments in Indiana’s history – double tracking of the South Shore Line from Michigan City to Gary. This project, a prominent piece of Gov. Holcomb’s Next Level Agenda, adds nearly 18 miles of new track over a 26-mile corridor
South Bend Regional Chamber President & CEO Jeff Rea has announced the hiring of Jeff Jarnecke as the new Executive Director of Visit South Bend Mishawaka (VSBM). VSBM is a division of the Chamber and the lead destination marketing organization for the area. VSBM promotes tourism and develops the visitor experience in St. Joseph County. Jarnecke brings
The South Bend Regional Chamber announces the recipients of the 2022 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. A 10-person committee of business
The City of South Bend has announced the first round of recipients of its new Energy Assistance and Solar Savings Initiative (EASSI) to assist local nonprofits, schools, and other community organizations to install solar panels and make energy efficiency upgrades. “We’re thrilled to announce this first cohort of the EASSI program and look
South Bend Community School Corporation, Penn High School, Career Academy and New Prairie High School are among more than 20 high schools and regional partnerships selected for the state’s pilot program to match those students and employers to work-based learning opportunities via the Employment Aid Readiness Network (EARN) Indiana grant. The EARN