Industry Growth

South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership Releases State of the Region Report

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (October 9, 2025) – The South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership (Regional Partnership) released the inaugural edition…

ITAMCO’s Regional Internship Program Success

Students need experience. Businesses need up and coming talent. Funded via the Labs for Industry Futures and Transformation (LIFT) Initiative…

Manufacturing Readiness Grants Spur $47.5 Million Investment in South Bend – Elkhart Region in 2022

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (Feb. 9, 2023) — South Bend – Elkhart region manufacturers received $5.3 million in Manufacturing Readiness Grant funding…

Jomar Manufacturing and Fabricating Participates in LIFT Apprenticeship Program

Matt Troyer, CFO of Jomar Manufacturing and Fabricating, learned about the LIFT Apprenticeship program through Leighton Johnson, Director of Education…

READI Funds to Enhance Arts and Culture Amenities in the South Bend – Elkhart Region

ELKHART, Ind. (Oct. 4, 2022) — On September 19, the South Bend – Elkhart Regional Development Authority (RDA) approved Regional…

Hammel, SIMBA Chain Named Elevate Award Winners at Kinetic Conference

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Sept. 26, 2022) — The South Bend – Elkhart region was well-represented at the Elevate Awards, announced during…

$40 Million Awarded in South Bend – Elkhart Region READI Funds

ELKHART, Ind. (Sept. 19, 2022) — The South Bend – Elkhart Regional Development Authority (RDA) awarded $40 million in Regional…

South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership and South Bend International Airport bring awareness to FTZ 125

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (Sept. 13, 2022) — The South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership and the South Bend International Airport…

South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership Brings Community Leaders Together at “Rally the Region”

GRANGER, Ind. (Aug. 11, 2022) — The South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership (Regional Partnership) debuted the “Five Cs” of…

South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership Welcomes New Staff

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (June 29, 2022) — The South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership welcomed five new team members to…