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SOUTH BEND, Ind. (Aug. 13, 2020) – Today, the South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership (Regional Partnership) announced the promotion of Bethany Hartley to Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), effective immediately. In her new role as CSO, Hartley is responsible for translating strategies across functions and driving organizational change, supporting new working relationships and synergies across…

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As the Diversity and Inclusion Committee for the South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership continues its efforts to support the regional economic ecosystem in becoming a more equitable and welcoming place, we are sharing various articles, learning opportunities, and tools with you. In the coming months, these will be accessible through the DI360 portal. If…

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A statement from the Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership We, the Diversity and Inclusion Committee of the South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership, are responsible for moving our region – Elkhart, Marshall, and St. Joseph Counties — into the to 20% of metro areas for minority income equality through intentional, actionable,…

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The South Bend-Elkhart Regional Partnership (SBERP) recently concluded its inaugural bootcamp aimed toward providing support and assistance to minority and women entrepreneurs across the five-county region. HustleSBE is a six-session program dedicated to bringing resources on topics including capital, certifications, financial management, and human resources to minority- and women-owned businesses. Participants gathered for interactive learning…

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Startups will face challenges in the coming months due to the spread of COVID-19. Startup South Bend – Elkhart (SUSBE), the Entrepreneurship Committee of the South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership, recently renewed their partnership with Elevate Ventures to extend through 2022. This partnership continues to strengthen SUSBE’s ability to support the ongoing development and…

Read More “April 2, 2020: Updates from the Entrepreneurship Committee, Startup South Bend – Elkhart”