Great news for anyone interested in helping get needed community development projects off the ground. The cities of Elkhart, Goshen and Nappanee along with Elkhart County are collaborating on studying whether and how to tap into financial resources through Community Development Financial Institutions. On Thursday,…
One act of kindness at a time — a paper heart, a cup of soup, cleaning up a yard — neighbors become closer. More than ever, neighborhoods are more important and can amplify the vibrancy of Elkhart County. A Community Champions Roundtable on Thursday, October…
What does it mean to love where you live? Elkhart County is bursting with creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship, with distinctive small businesses and talented artists and creators in all our cities and towns. Despite COVID-19, our downtowns have been lively. But, more than ever, our…
Have you checked out the new Martin’s Super Markets store in Elkhart? Smack dab in the middle of the River District, the grocery is one of the anchors for the city’s effort to upgrade the area with new residential, commercial and aesthetics improvements. More than…
The votes are tallied and the community has spoken: The Coolest Thing Made in Elkhart County is a water monitor designed and developed by SonSet Solutions. More than 4,000 votes were cast during the campaign for 30 different products made in Elkhart County, which ranged…
The social and economic turmoil that started with the response to COVID-19 has been widespread in Elkhart County. What does this mean for our vibrant cities and towns as businesses reopen and we gather again in public spaces? It’s an ongoing process to understand some…
Besides providing a boost for downtown Elkhart, the up-and-coming River District is winning awards on the national stage for its design and aesthetic principles. A designer involved in the River District’s master plan, Jeff Speck, announced on Twitter on Friday, May 22, 2020, that his…
The COVID-19 pandemic has really brought out the best in us in Elkhart County, with countless acts of generosity and love of community. The city of Elkhart is looking to recognize some of the people who have demonstrated how much they love where they live….
Living under stay-at-home orders with many of our favorite shops and restaurants doesn’t sound like a recipe for building community, but Elkhart County residents have responded with many acts of grace as the state and country deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. By giving to charitable…
New data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows that Elkhart County has made a modest amount of progress in population growth. The press release below from the South Bend Elkhart Regional Partnership explains: SOUTH BEND, Ind. (Apr. 2, 2020) — Spurred by increases in international migration…
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