The South Bend - Elkhart Regional Partnership is a collaboration of the economic development partners from 47 smart connected communities in Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan. The organization serves as a single point of contact for regional communication and seeks to create economic opportunities for all partner members through collaborative promotion, marketing and capacity building efforts. The counties include Elkhart, Marshall and St. Joseph Counties in Indiana and Berrien & Cass Counties in Michigan. For more information, visit southbendelkhart.org.
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4477 Progress Drive
South Bend, IN 46628, US
101 N. Michigan St.
Ste. 300
South Bend, IN 46601, US
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ICYMI: Janus Motorcycles cofounder Richard Worsham joined Rooted & Reaching to share his entrepreneur story! Check out the audio version here: http://ow.ly/Cjl550Ne8rK or watch the video here: http://ow.ly/fEpL50Ne8rI
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Join us for a special opportunity to hear 10-15 pitches from The IDEA Center at the University of Notre Dame's Race to Revenue program! This initiative fast-tracks the commercialization of innovative ideas and technologies, transforming promising concepts into viable, revenue-generating businesses. 📅 Date: July 25th 📍 Location: Studebaker Building 🎤 Race to Revenue Pitches: Listen to groundbreaking pitches from some of the brightest minds aiming to revolutionize their industries. 🍹 Startup Happy Hour: Following the pitches, we'll gather in the lobby of the Studebaker Building for a casual Startup Happy Hour! Mingle with R2R participants and regional entrepreneurial ecosystem builders over Frankie's Tacos and delicious beverages. We hope you can make it to both the pitches and the happy hour! However, please be sure to only select the programming you can attend. Once the pitches begin, access will be restricted to avoid disruptions. Secure your spot now: https://lnkd.in/gzuQPwfC Partner tagging: Startup South Bend - Elkhart, Mark Neal, Brad Emberton, John Henry, Martin Mechtenberg #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Networking #StartupLife
Applications are open for HustleSBE Cohort 8! This business bootcamp for women and minority entrepreneurs is structured around the needs of the participants, with topics including business model canvas, access to capital, and growth strategies. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/d-sHPdM
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Hooray! It’s time for another #NATop50 Award highlight! Congratulations to Bethany Hartley, President and CEO of the South Bend - Elkhart Regional Partnership. Bethany has been instrumental in the growth of the South Bend - Elkhart region, and we couldn't be prouder to honor her with this award. Read on to learn more about Bethany! Looking back at your career so far, what makes you most proud or fulfilled? I am incredibly fulfilled by the team we've built at the South Bend - Elkhart Regional Partnership and by fostering trusted relationships across a multi-county region to drive catalytic investments into the area. What is a personal goal you’re really excited to achieve? I'm looking forward to earning my MBA from the University of Notre Dame in May 2026. What led you to economic development? What’s kept you here? My personal mission is to have a positive impact on the community I live in. Through economic development, I get to do that every single day. Learn more about all the North America's Top 50 Economic Developer Awardees here >> https://lnkd.in/dpMqSunD #economicdevelopment #econdev #award
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💥💥Join us on Tuesday, July 23rd for our annual Rally the Region! This event is for everyone who cares about the future of our region.💥💥 RSVP Here: https://lnkd.in/gEWwv4hR Whether you're a long-time resident, a newcomer, or someone with a connection to the area, your perspective matters. Together, we can shape a better, more creative place to live. Join us for an afternoon of insightful conversation (with Susan Howard Ford, Kristin Pruitt, and Lauren Thomas), real-world examples, and inspiring stories. Let's stop thinking of ourselves as a place of missed opportunities and start building stuff that truly matters—for all of us. Be part of the transformation. Be a Midwest Maverick.
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The newest episode of Rooted & Reaching is dropping today! Join Janus Motorcycles cofounder Richard Worsham as he talks what inspires and drives his business. Check out the audio version here: http://ow.ly/Cjl550Ne8rK or watch the video here: http://ow.ly/fEpL50Ne8rI
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ICYMI: SOULSTIR Founder Mike Brown was our guest on the Rooted & Reaching podcast! Check out the audio version here: http://ow.ly/Cjl550Ne8rK or watch the video here: http://ow.ly/fEpL50Ne8rI
The deadline has been extended though June 30th! Be sure to share your thoughts on the impact of READI on our region.
We need YOU! Share your thoughts on how READI has impacted our region by taking the survey here: https://lnkd.in/gwnC9AsM Purdue Center for Regional Development Indiana University Public Policy Institute