The governing board of the South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of our operations and fiscal matters. There are 19 voting members in the following ex officio positions:

• Regional Development Authority (1)
• Local Economic Development Corporations (3)
• Local Government Officials (3)
• Representative from each of the Advisory Committees (5)
• At-large private-sector members (6)
• Southwest Michigan Representative (1)

Additionally, non-voting members include representatives of the following key stakeholder groups:

• Indiana Economic Development Corporation
• Conventions & Visitors Bureaus
• Chambers of Commerce

The South Bend Elkhart Regional Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) entity to support South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership’s mission. The work of the SBER Foundation board ensures that we have the funding, support, and vision needed to make positive, progressive change to grow the region.