SOUTH BEND, Ind. (Nov. 19, 2020) -- As a part of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), 14 South Bend – Elkhart regionally-based entrepreneurship support organizations (ESOs) met virtually to share information and latest activities with one another to foster a more transparent and effective network of support for local entrepreneurs. Each organization shared their valuable service offerings, including access to capital, individualized coaching, and mentorship.
Between the 14 organizations represented, hundreds of aspiring and established business owners have been served, primarily in Elkhart, Marshall, and St. Joseph County in 2020. Despite the challenges COVID19 has presented business owners in the region, organizations like the ones listed below have worked tirelessly to bring funding and resources to small businesses and tech companies alike, with the goal of advancing new company formation, keeping doors open, maintaining staff, and curbing the economic strain many are feeling.
- 101Co3
- 1 Million Cups
- Elevate Ventures
- Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce
- IDEA Center at University of Notre Dame
- Indiana Small Business Development Center (ISBDC)
- Latin American Chamber of Commerce (LACC)
- Regional Innovation and Startup Education (RISE)
- SCORE North Central Indiana
- Startup South Bend – Elkhart at South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership
- South Bend Entrepreneurship and Adversity Program
- Startup Moxie Elkhart County
- Women’s Entrepreneurship Initiative and SPARK at Saint Mary’s College
GEW helps celebrate, understand, support and connect entrepreneurs and those who champion them from all across the world with 180 countries participating, 20,000 partners, and 40,000 activities taking place between November 16-22, 2020. This is the first year the South Bend – Elkhart region has participated in GEW, and it’s the only region from the State of Indiana to take part.
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About South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership
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 Regional Partnership focuses on a long-term systemic approach to advance the region’s economy by aligning the efforts of various stakeholders around five key areas: Educating a world-class WORKFORCE, Recruiting and retaining great TALENT, Attracting and growing new economy companies in complement to our remarkably strong manufacturing INDUSTRIES, Promoting INCLUSION and sparking opportunities for minorities and Helping ENTREPRENEURS thrive. The Regional Partnership seeks to unify and collaborate so that together, the communities across the region to work together to achieve what cannot be done individually. For more information about the Regional Partnership, visit SouthBendElkhart.org.
Media Contact
Bethany Hartley
South Bend - Elkhart Regional Partnership
bhartley@southbendelkhart.org
574.344.4686 x4804
