The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration has launched a $540 million grant program to support early childhood education providers facing challenges caused by the pandemic. The administration says the Build, Learn, Grow Stabilization grants will help providers cover operating expenses and invest in their future. Eligible childcare, early care
St. Joseph County and the South Bend Regional Chamber/Visit South Bend Mishawaka are partnering to provide support to local hotels in St. Joseph County that invested in keeping customers and employees safe during the pandemic. Grants of up to $2,000 are available per hotel based on the following criteria: Hotels/Motels must have been open through most of
In a survey of employers in the South Bend – Elkhart region, the South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership found more than 60 percent of participants added workers in the last six months, with 80 percent already planning further employment growth yet this year. The average annual wage of many occupations in the region’s specialized
Construction on a new $5.4 million United Way community center, which will bring child care and health services to South Bend’s southeast side, will begin next month, the nonprofit announced Monday, August 30. Groundbreaking for the Southeast Neighborhood Center, at the corner of Dubail and Fellows streets, is scheduled for Sept. 28, with an
United Airlines has announced additional flights to/from South Bend International Airport (SBN) ahead of some big University of Notre Dame football games this fall. Additional flights include: SBN – ORD departs Sept. 24 and returns Sept. 25 for Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin at Soldier Field (additional frequency) SBN – ROA departs Oct. 8 and returns
The City of South Bend's Engagement and Economic Empowerment team announced opening of the third round of Love Your Block “Acts of Kindness” grants. These grants of up to $250 are available to residents or nonprofit organizations to develop new programs, help neighbors, and generally do good in the community. "Last year, awardees created youth
The City of South Bend’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion is hosting its first Small Business Launch Pad event to celebrate the resilience of our community and small businesses during the economic challenges of the last year. “The Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s ongoing investment Black-, Women-, and minority-owned Businesses will
The City of Mishawaka and the South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce are partnering to provide support to our local restaurants that have invested in keeping customers and employees safe during the pandemic. To qualify for $5,000 in grant support, businesses must meet the following criteria: Restaurants or bars must be independently owned and/or