We're glad you're here.
You’re looking at what growth could look like ninety minutes from Chicago — on the same interstates and supply chains you already run on, with lower overhead, a deep talent base, and a community that’s genuinely glad to have you.
Take a few minutes to meet the team below. Then let’s talk about what growth looks like for your company here.
Why South Bend - Elkhart?
Talent & Education
Direct pipelines from the University of Notre Dame, Indiana University South Bend, and Ivy Tech — plus workforce training built around what manufacturers and tech companies actually need.
Location & Logistics
Positioned on I-80/90 with a day’s drive to Chicago, Detroit, and Indianapolis. South Bend International Airport keeps you connected without the Chicago commute.
Business Support
Tax abatements, EDGE credits, TIF, and local governments that move permits and approvals fast — not slow-walked bureaucracy.
Innovation Ecosystem
Startup South Bend – Elkhart, Innovation Park, and a growing base of accelerators and coworking space for companies scaling past their first stage.
Quality of Life
Affordable housing, the St. Joseph River, regional parks, and cultural venues like the Morris Performing Arts Center — the kind of place your team will actually want to put down roots, not just clock in.
Let's talk about your move.
Tell us a bit about your company and what you’re exploring, and we’ll set up a real conversation about what expanding here would look like for you.
Prefer to skip the form? Feel free to reach out directly:
Marty Mechtenberg
Sr. Director of Entrepreneurship and Industry Innovation
South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership
O: 574.344.4686 ext. 4810
C: 734.846.8473
mmechtenberg@southbendelkhart.org
Chisonga K. Mukumbuta
Coordinator of Entrepreneurship and Industry Innovation
South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership
C: 574.378.5979
cmukumbuta@southbendelkhart.org