South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership

Who we are

South Bend – Elkhart Region

Recognized for our world-class higher education and community partnerships, superior access and connectivity and high-performing communities, South Bend – Elkhart is the proud home to the University of Notre Dame and a region of connected innovation hubs.

40K

College Students

366K

Workforce Population

$47.3B

GDP

Counties We Serve

We are a region of five counties spanning North Central Indiana and Southwest Michigan.

Elkhart

Marshall

St. Joseph

Berrien

Cass

Data That matters

In The Nation

The Elkhart-Goshen MSA and the South Bend-Mishawaka MSA each are consistently ranked in the top 20 emerging housing markets.

High Value, Low Cost

South Bend is ranked in the top five best places to live in the U.S., highlighting its affordability.

Talent Pipeline

Elkhart-Goshen MSA is ranked in the top 10 for semiconductor workforce readiness, demonstrating strong preparedness for this critical high-tech industry.

Our approach

How we operate

The South Bend – Elkhart Regional Partnership drives initiatives in workforce development, talent retention, entrepreneurship, and industry growth, leveraging the region’s strong manufacturing base. The Regional Partnership works through strategic programs like WE+YOU for talent attraction and Startup South Bend – Elkhart for entrepreneurial support. Guided by a diverse Board of Directors and advisory councils, it fosters economic development by securing investment, supporting innovation, and promoting belonging to enhance the region’s prosperity.