Author: mhenderson

From Safer Schools to Stronger Hospitals: How a Proof of Concept Grant Powered an Unexpected Success Story

The most successful innovations rarely end up where they started. They evolve, adapt, and find a purpose far greater than…

From an Idea to 450 Pharmacies: How AURA Sports Cream Is Expanding to the U.S.

AURA Sports Cream is a natural pharmaceutical product that assists with healing and relaxing muscles for athletes or anyone with…

Rooted & Reaching: A Podcast Unearthing the Heart of Entrepreneurship

Produced by the South Bend - Elkhart Regional Partnership’s Startup South Bend - Elkhart initiative, Rooted & Reaching highlights the…

Building on a Proven Model: South Bend – Elkhart Region Awarded $45M in READI 2.0 to Power Growth, Transformation

In 2024, the region secured $45 million in Regional Economic Acceleration and Development Initiative (READI) 2.0 grant funding through the…

South Bend – Elkhart region reaches milestone – 72% of READI 1.0 funds distributed 

The South Bend – Elkhart region has distributed more than 72 percent of its READI 1.0 funds to projects, exceeding…

IBJ Media Releases Fourth Annual Indiana 250 List of Influential Hoosiers; South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership’s Hartley Honored

IBJ Media on Wednesday unveiled its fourth annual Indiana 250, a list of the state’s most influential business and community…

New application round for grant funds opens in Regional Skills Accelerator; Nearly 1,000 employees trained to date

The Regional Skills Accelerator offers training grants to businesses in support of employee skill development and earning industry recognized credentials…

South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership celebrates 10 years of the Regional Cities Initiative, READI 1.0 Milestone

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (July 11, 2025) – The South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership brought the community together to celebrate 10…

Student Immersion Experience: Teresa Covarrubias

Teresa Covarrubias shares how the Student Immersion Experience strengthened her desire to stay in the region after graduation.

Skills Accelerator Success Story: Hoosier Tank

Hoosier Tank, one of the Modineer family of companies, knew exactly what goals they wanted to accomplish when they applied…