Mission Statement

• To provide the residents of South Bend with information that will help them understand and access all City services as well as to promote City facilities to residents and to visitors.
• To maximize understanding of City policies, activities, services and successes by all audience groups.

Program Description:

Communications and Special Projects is responsible for external communications including media relations, public relations, and promotions.  We coordinate news conferences and all other contact with the media.  In addition, Communications & Special Projects coordinates and assists with the development of educational and promotional communications for the City, and reinforcing South Bend's position as the dominant metropolitan center for the region. 

Communications & Special Projects is also responsible for a multiplicity of special projects that occur in the community including the Fire Hydrant Painting Project, special conferences and conventions, Art in Public Places, and opportunities to promote City programs and services.  The staff provides writing and editing for all departments and specifically communicates the mission and goals of the Mayor's Office through media releases, promotional materials, and special events. 

Communications & Special Projects
227 West Jefferson Blvd. • Suite 1400 N
South Bend, Indiana 46601
574.235.9951