SOUTH BEND – ELKHART, Ind. (Apr. 24, 2020) — Last month, we (the South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership) shared a sneak peek of the new regional brand, “WE+YOU, South Bend – Elkhart Region” with the intention of rolling it out over the next few months. The ultimate goal of the “WE + YOU, South…
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April 21, 2020 The Honorable Governor Eric J. Holcomb Office of the Governor Statehouse Indianapolis, Indiana 46204-2797 Dear Governor Holcomb, As leaders of companies in the South Bend –Elkhart Region of Northern Indiana, we want to thank you for your leadership during this unprecedented health crisis. Your invitation for us to provide input on how…
New data amid the Coronavirus pandemic allows for economic indicators to assess impacts of this epidemic. COVID-19 Economic Vulnerability Index is a measurement of the negative impact the coronavirus crisis can have on employment based on a region’s mix of industries. According to Chmura Economics & Analytics, JobsEQ, an average Vulnerability Index score is 100,…
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To date, over $34.7 million of the Regional Cities Initiative grant has been disbursed to support a portfolio of 26 quality of life projects in the South Bend – Elkhart region, including recreational and athletic facilities, cultural venues, and mixed-use urban developments. 15 projects are complete, eight projects are under construction, and three projects in…
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Both the resiliency and strength of the South Bend – Elkhart region’s education-workforce ecosystem was tested within recent weeks. Evident through operational shifts, education providers have had to transition to e-learning nearly overnight, and most companies are requiring their employees to work remotely. While several in-person activities are set to be postponed and/or cancelled until…
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