Division of Economic Development

Donald E. Inks, Director
574.235.9339

The Division of Economic Development, City of South Bend, promotes the retention and expansion of existing businesses and the development of new business through financing programs, relocation incentives, land/building availability assistance, industrial revenue bonds for manufacturing facilities, tax abatement and technical assistance through local partnerships.

• Financing options for small businesses
• Creating job availability
• Creating quality job opportunities
• Increasing the tax base
• All help to strengthen and support the community

 
Business Financing/Incentive Programs: 

• Robert Mathia
  Assistant Director, Economic Development
  574.235.5835  
• Kathy Hahn
  Loan Servicing Area
  574.235.9278   

 
City Redevelopment Efforts 

• Economic Development Specialists include: 
• Downtown South Bend  
  Jennifer Laurent
  574.235.9336  
• Northeast Neighborhood
  Jeff Gibney
  574.235.9375
• Brownfield Projects 
  Ann Kolata
  574.235.9374
• Studebaker Corridor/Oliver Plow Project 
  Ann Kolata
  574.235.9374  
• Airport Economic Development Area
  Nicholas Witwer
  574.235.5836
• Southside Development Area
  Bill Schalliol
  574.235.5842  
• Property Management and Parking 
  Debrah Jennings
  574.235.5826

Economic Development
227 West Jefferson Blvd. • Suite 1200 S
South Bend, Indiana 46601
574.235.9371