Elkhart County has long been a center for entrepreneurship and innovation and is one of the top manufacturing hubs in the country. Jeff and George are taking an inside look at all things Elkhart County as they chat with community leadership to dive deeper into the projects that continue to drive Elkhart County’s resurgence ..read more

The National Restaurant Association forecasts sales will top $1 Trillion for the first time in history, and the nation's second-largest private sector employer is on track to add 200,000 jobs, bringing employment to 15.7 million. Jeff is taking a deep dive into the state of the restaurant industry with two prominent local owners ..read more

International Air Transport Association research predicts this could be a banner year for airline travel as 44% of those polled plan to fly more this year than they did last year. That could mean a real boom for the South Bend International Airport. Jeff and George take a closer look at travel, the airline industry, and hear how that all might impact SBN ..read more

Digital access and skills are essential to thrive in a modern world, but that access can sometimes be hard to come by. The City of South Bend has been recognized nationally for its efforts to connect all members of the community. Jeff and George are taking a closer look at those efforts to see how their model could be one for other communities to follow ..read more

Communities across the Country are in a battle to attract and retain top talent. Jeff is sitting down this week with an expert that has helped cities across the country prepare for and win that battle by showcasing why they are a great place to live. Join us for our conversation with Livability.com Editor and Chief Amanda Ellis ..read more

Community Foundations have a powerful impact on the communities they serve. Thanks to the generosity of their donors, their efforts help improve communities and drive economic growth. Jeff and George are talking with the leaders from the Elkhart, Marshall and St. Joseph County Community foundations to find out more about their good work ..read more

They are one of the smallest counties in the region, but they pack a big punch. Marshall County has seen some great growth in recent years in its communities like Plymouth, Bremen, Culver and Bourbon, and its been intentional. Jeff and George are talking with Marshall County leadership to better understand how small communities compete for new jobs and capital investment.   ..read more

She’s a former Fortune 100 executive and veteran policy strategist on the national stage and was recently tapped to be the new President and CEO of the state’s largest business advocacy organization.  Jeff is sitting down this week with Vanessa Green Sinders from the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and George is traveling to Goshen for his conversation with Chamber President and CEO Nick Kieffer ..read more

Construction is underway on the new Mishawaka Fieldhouse, a 220,000 multi-purpose indoor sports complex that could help drive new tourism opportunities for our region. Jeff is sitting down with the Project Developer and the Tourism Bureau chief, and George is talking to Mayor Dave Wood to find out more about the project and what its impact on the region will be ..read more

The University of Notre Dame has a long history of turning the research happening on campus into the commercialization of those discoveries, and that work is driving new economic opportunities for our region. Jeff and George are diving deeper into that work, including some recent award-winning success stories ..read more