NEXT MEETING OF THE COMMUNITY FORUM FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT "AN UPDATE ON THE REDEVELOPMENT OF LASALLE SQUARE" When: Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 7 PM Where: LaSalle Branch Library, 3232 West Ardmore Trail, South Bend A presentation by Jeff Gibney, Executive Director of the Department of Community & Economic Development, City of South Bend Some background for…
This holiday season, the newly formed Michiana African-American Chamber of Commerce (MAACC) are providing a location for micro-entrepreneurs to sell their merchandise. MAACC opened the Center City Holiday Market with 10 vendors selling a variety of items. Plan to visit the…. Center City Holiday Market Center City Place 229 South Michigan Street South Bend, Indiana…
International Human Rights Day in Michiana Links Economy with Human RightsDate: Saturday, December 11, 2010, 1:00PM-3:00PMLocation: IU-South Bend’s Civil Rights Heritage Center, Indiana University at South Bend, 1040 W. Washington St.Contacts: Joe Carbone, Jobs with Justice: 574-292-8137.Jackie Smith, Michiana Social Forum: 574-631-2640; 574-233-3928
SJC Bridges Out of Poverty presents Unnatural Causes, a PBS film series about the health of your community, your workplace, your neighborhood and your schools Episode 1, "In Sickness and in Wealth" Thursday, December 2, 6 – 8 PM LaSalle Branch Library In Spring 2011, in partnership with Ivy Tech Community College, SJC Bridges Out…
Tuesday November 16, 6 – 8 PM LaSalle Branch Library, 3232 Ardmore Trail, SB We'll combine business and pleasure at our 2010 Annual Meeting, including – The election of new members to the CFED Board of Directors, – The most recent information on CFED projects, – A celebration of the successful community effort to…
On November 4, the Coalition for Responsible Tax Abatement introduced a revision to tax abatement bill 25-10. This revision merged the best parts of bill 61-10 (introduced by Pat McMahon of Project Future) into bill 25-10, while still retaining the five principles the Coalition thinks need to be included in any tax abatement bill. Read…
1. Broadway Pizza Party: All the Pizza You Can Eat. Come and eat pizza and help us raise the funds to keep our meal ministry open. We serve 600 meals a week to people who need it the most. Where: Broadway Christian Parish, 1412 S. Carroll St., South Bend, IN 4613. When: Saturday, October 30th, 2010, between…
The Coalition for Responsible Tax Abatement recognizes that members of the South Bend Common Council have expressed an interest in putting together the best of Bills 25-10 and 61-10, alternative proposals for a revised tax abatement ordinance. They will actively participate in good faith in discussions to achieve that objective. At the same time, they…
1. You are invited to a Book Talk and signing: Where: The Civil Rights Heritage Center at the Natatorium, 1040 West Washington St. South Bend When: Tuesday, October 26, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Who: Katherine O'Dell, author of Our Day: Race Relations and Public Accommodations in South Bend The event is free but seating is limited. …
The LaSalle Branch Library is safe — at least until mid-2011, when the 2011 mid-year tax distribution will provide a clearer picture of the effects of the property tax caps and the new Local Option Income Taxes. A recommendation to keep the LaSalle Branch open will be made to the Members of the Library Board…
1. October 18 through 23 is MONEY SMART WEEK. Two programs are planned for South Bend. – Retirement Confusion? Get the Answers! When: Wednesday, October 20, 6 – 8 PM Where: United Way of St. Joseph County, 3517 E. Jefferson Blvd, South Bend Who: Presentation by 1st Source Bank Sponsored by: United Way of St….
1. This week at the URBAN GARDEN MARKET: The Urban Garden Market will remain open on Saturday mornings through October 23. Visit us this Saturday to buy fresh fall produce, homemade baked goods, and delicious barbecue for footfall viewing. Purdue Extension Agents Phil and Edie Sutton will visit once again. Phil will answer your questions…