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…
The town of Middlebury has stayed busy. Pandemic or not, the town has gotten a lot done in 2020, and it stands poised to accelerate that momentum in 2021 and beyond. “Strategic planning is a forever process,” said John McKee, president of the Friends of…
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…
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…
This was not the way any of us expected 2020 to be. With all of the necessary though painful precautions we’re taking to slow down the spread of coronavirus infections and limit COVID-19 illnesses, that’s put a stop to many of things we love to…
What if one of the solutions to more housing to Elkhart County can be found in the story of South Bend’s “accidental developer?” Not long ago, Mike Keen was like many in the audience of 38 who gathered for a Community Champions Roundtable at Tolson…
Elkhart County is a manufacturing powerhouse, and its heritage has deep roots in agriculture. But that’s not all we have to offer. Elkhart County’s cities and towns and rural spaces have a vibrant arts scene. Craftsmanship is on full display from our diverse array of…
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