IBJ Media released today (July 20) its second annual Indiana 250, a list of the state’s most influential and impactful business and community leaders, representing public and private companies, law firms, universities, not-for-profits, government and community organizations. For the second consecutive year, Chamber President and CEO Jeff Rea has been
It’s a pretty simple recipe for economic development success. Minimize risk and uncertainty for developers, reduce time in the development process, and increase the probability of landing a project. You don’t have to look much further than the recent GM announcement in the New Carlisle area to affirm that recipe. Company, State, and Local
Governor Eric J. Holcomb today announced plans to bring a more than $3 billion EV battery cell plant to St. Joseph County, creating 1,700 manufacturing jobs. The new battery cell plant, a joint venture between Michigan-based General Motors and Korea-based Samsung SDI, is scheduled to begin operations in 2026. “GM has long been one of
Verbio North America Holdings Corporation announced today (May 1) the signing and closing of a purchase agreement with Mercuria Investments US, Inc. to acquire South Bend Ethanol, LLC, an operating ethanol plant located in South Bend, Indiana. As a global leader in the renewable energy industry, this will be Verbio`s second US production facility following
General Motors and Samsung SDI announced plans Tuesday to partner on a $3 billion EV battery plant in the United States that local economic development officials still hope will be built on land near New Carlisle. GM originally planned to partner with LG Energy Solution on the fourth such battery plant needed to meet its EV production goals. Other
The South Bend Regional Chamber announces the recipients of the 2023 Michiana Forty under 40 class. The program recognizes young adults, professionals, executives and leaders, under the age of 40, achieving outstanding professional success while also engaging in his/her community through charitable and civic involvement. An eight-person committee of
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb lauded the conclusion of the legislative session that enacted his 2023 Next Level Agenda providing transformational changes to the way public health is delivered to Hoosiers, historic investments in K-12 education and workforce, pivotal contribution toward the economic development toolkit and another $500 million dedicated to
The South Bend Region’s commitment to creating high-quality work-based learning experiences was well-celebrated during Work and Learn Indiana’s 2023 IMPACT Summit featuring the 17th Annual IMPACT Awards on February 21. The South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce was selected as the David R. McKinnis Community Partner. The Indiana Chamber