South Bend Regional Chamber of Commerce

06/11/2026

The ribbon was officially cut on Liberty Tower The Residences, a new apartment community in downtown South Bend. Liberty Tower, above the Aloft South Bend Hotel, features elevated living where modern sophistication meets urban living. As the tallest residential building in St. Joseph County, Liberty Tower offers unrivaled 360-degree skyline views of downtown South Bend and beyond. The top nine floors of the Liberty Tower were renovated to create 90 luxury apartments.

06/10/2026

South Bend Mayor James Mueller joins the conversation to provide updates on major investments like Colfax Corner and the Madison Lifestyle District, in addition to a discussion on housing, public safety and other quality of place investments.

Listen: sbrchamber.com/pages/podcast or wherever you listen to podcasts
Watch: https://youtu.be/q_47lQSMXcE

Behind the Region is brought to you in partnership with Design Co

06/09/2026

It was an amazing day of golf, competition and connections! Thank you to the more than 200 golfers, sponsoring partners and volunteers who came out for the Chamber Golf Classic Presented by OSMC at Knollwood Country Club. See you next year!

06/03/2026

We kicked off the INTERN Connect Summer Program with a series of micro sessions (How to Make the Most of Your Summer, Professionalism in the Workplace, Tips & Strategies for Internship Success, Goal Setting); a project planning activity and the opportunity for interns to connect with other interns. We’ve impacted some 1,500 interns through this program, which provides experiential learning and social activities to inform interns about the South Bend Region. Learn more, and you can still sign up your interns: sbrchamber.com/pages/intern-connect-summer/

06/02/2026

When Amazon Web Services announced its $11B data center project near New Carlisle, hospitality leaders like Bryce Jolly at South Bend’s Hilton Garden Inn and The Inn at Saint Mary’s saw an immediate transformation in their business. With construction workers filling up half of their rooms, the ripple effect extends well beyond occupancy rates. Read the full story: sbrchamber.com/pages/south-bend-hospitality-flourishes-with-aws-s-arrival/

Keep up with all AWS Project Updates here: sbrchamber.com/pages/aws

06/01/2026

Enjoy our conversation with WSBT-TV VP & GM Brian Dodge where he talks about the changing media landscape, the importance of trusted local journalism, community impact and what it takes to lead in an industry that never stops moving!

Listen: sbrchamber.com/pages/podcast, or wherever you listen to podcasts
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OapAS_Q6IXk&t=6s

Behind the Region is brought to you in partnership with Hayes Design Co

06/01/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to officially celebrate our 2026 Michiana Forty under 40 class. And, thank you to our presenting partners at Community Foundation of Elkhart County, First State Bank, and University of Notre Dame Mendoza College of Business for supporting this outstanding program. In fact, Mendoza offers all current and former recipients the opportunity to receive a $30K scholarship to pursue their EMBA.

Read about the honorees here: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/48698543/

05/29/2026

05/27/2026

As we continue to celebrate during May, say hello to Hayes Design Co, a custom design manufacturing and design company; and Barnaby's South Bend, offering outstanding pizza and sandwiches since 1969. We see you!

05/26/2026

With a wealth of financial planning experience, Managing Partner Michelle Bryant of Premier Planning Partners joins the conversation to discuss financial confidence, planning for the future and the important role strong businesses and smart leadership play in building a thriving region.

Listen: sbrchamber.com/pages/podcast, or wherever you listen to podcasts
Watch: https://youtu.be/5ZG3R-RJEUc

Behind the Region is sponsored by Hayes Design Co