South Bend - Elkhart Regional Partnership

04/09/2026

Starting next week, join the Indiana University School of Medicine - South Bend for a Mini Med School Lecture Series. This is a free opportunity to learn about important health topics.

🎟️ Open to the public
Learn more and register, here: https://bit.ly/41lDLtE

04/08/2026

Child care isn’t just a family issue - it’s a workforce solution. Brighter Futures Indiana is hosting a For a Stronger Workforce workshop series to help employers and community leaders better understand how early childhood investments drive employee retention, productivity, and economic growth.

Join the conversation and be part of the solution.

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04/07/2026

Still looking for a summer internship? Join us for our Last Call: Summer 2026 Internship Connections - a chance to meet directly with regional employers and make real connections beyond your online applications.

📅 Friday, April 17
📍 Howard Park Event Center, South Bend
🎟️ $10 for students

If you’re trying to land something for this summer, this is the room you want to be in.

RSVP, here: https://bit.ly/4e5A9mW

04/06/2026

There’s something different that happens when students step out of the classroom and into real spaces.

During our Student Immersion Experience, students connected with the people behind local companies, explored career paths, and got a feel for what it’s like to live and work in South Bend – Elkhart.

Thank you to the students who showed up curious and ready to engage. And to the employers who welcomed them in, shared your stories, and made this experience meaningful - thank you for showing what’s possible in this region.

03/23/2026

Last week, our team had the opportunity to take part in Daffodil Days in support of the American Cancer Society. We were able to personally deliver flowers to patients undergoing treatment.

It was a meaningful reminder of the strength and resilience that exists across our region - and the importance of showing up for one another in both big and small ways.

To learn more or get involved with ACS, visit: https://bit.ly/4lUDSG0

03/20/2026

We were proud to join yesterday’s ribbon cutting in Elkhart’s Delta neighborhood. With more than half of residents coming from outside Indiana, this is exactly the kind of talent-attracting, place-based investment that moves our region forward.

Through READI and continued collaboration across public and private partners, we’re seeing real progress take shape. Congratulations to the teams and partners who brought this vision to life.

03/20/2026

This month our President and CEO, Bethany Hartley, was named Woman of the Year by the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce at their 2026 Annual Meeting.

While she couldn’t be there to accept the award in person, we had the chance to celebrate her today - award in hand. ☺️ This recognition speaks to the kind of leadership that moves a region forward: bringing people together, creating opportunities, and building momentum across South Bend – Elkhart.

Bethany shared: “Every day, women across this region are doing the work, growing businesses, strengthening communities, and creating opportunity.” We’re proud to have that kind of leadership guiding this work - and grateful to the Elkhart Chamber for recognizing it.

03/13/2026

On March 27–28, Neighborhood Evolution is bringing developers, planners, civic leaders, and community builders from across the country to South Bend. Participants will get an on-the-ground look at the projects - and the people - helping shape the city’s small-scale development ecosystem.

It’s a strong signal that the momentum happening in South Bend is gaining national attention!

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4rrylHQ

03/12/2026

Several local favorites are currently nominated in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, and your vote can help showcase what makes this region special!

These destinations highlight the vibrant communities, outdoor amenities, and sense of place that make the South Bend–Elkhart Region unique.

Take a moment to cast your vote and help shine a national spotlight on Elkhart County: https://bit.ly/m/VoteUSATodayElkhartCounty

Show some love for Elkhart County in the USA TODAY 10Best voting! ❤️

Take a moment to vote for these local favorites:

• Elkhart RiverWalk - Best Riverwalk 🌊
• Middlebury - Best Small Town in the Midwest 🏡
• Pumpkinvine Nature Trail - Best Recreational Trail 🚴‍♂️

These spots truly represent the best of .

Cast your vote today and help put Elkhart County on the map! https://bit.ly/m/VoteUSATodayElkhartCounty

03/09/2026

Our thoughts are with the students, faculty and staff of Edwardsburg as their community grieves the loss of a student following the recent severe weather.

03/07/2026

02/25/2026

Big news for our region. 👏 The City of South Bend - Municipal Government has been selected as a global winner of the 2025–2026 Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge!

Selected from more than 630 applications across 20 countries, South Bend will receive $1 million plus operational support to scale a breakthrough idea that reimagines how essential services are delivered. In partnership with the University of Notre Dame’s Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society, the City is transforming 311 into a proactive, human-centered system.

We’re proud to see our community recognized on a global stage — and excited for what this investment means for residents across South Bend. Learn more, here: https://bit.ly/3OrKQWm