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Behind the Region

South Bend Regional Chamber

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What’s happening to spur economic vitality in the South Bend, Indiana, Region, and surrounding areas? And who are the people behind these efforts? We'll dive deeper beyond the headlines to keep you informed on the people and businesses making things happen in the region. You’ll hear casual and candid conversations with real people—business and community leaders driving the region forward. Hear authentic, unscripted stories from entrepreneurs, business owners, elected officials, and more!
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Send us a text Welcome to the House of Saturday. Join the gang as they recap an explosive week 5, Discuss Pick Em Results, Start, Bench, Redshirt, and Cut four top WRs, Give their Playoff Elite, Debate Will or Won't, Top 10 and so much more. #thefoursportsmen #rivalradio Facebook - TheFourSportsmenPod Instagram - @thefoursportsmen TikTok - @thefour…
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Send us a text Roll Call | 23.32 - Week 6 Recap | 1:24:38 Top 10 | 1:33:5 Will or Won't | 1:40:39 Week 7 Preview | 2:02:58 Championship Roundtable | 2:11:35 Last Words. #thefoursportsmen #rivalradio Facebook - TheFourSportsmenPod Instagram - @thefoursportsmen TikTok - @thefoursportsmenBy The Four Sportsmen
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Send us a text Nick will tell us what the IDEA Center is and everything they do. Why is it important for Notre Dame to have an IDEA Center? Why have they grown so quickly, and what exciting things do the future hold for Nick and his staff?By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Send us a text The gang previews some of the big matchups for the Saturday slate including the gigantic showdown between Georgia and Alabama, go rapid-fire style through a this or that list we like to call Will or Won't, discuss the UNLV QB situation, and give their thoughts on the Playoff 12 if the bracket started tomorrow. #thefoursportsmen #riva…
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Send us a text We will talk with Phil about the continuing transformation and renovations of all the parks within the city. What goes into a park renovation, and how do Phil and his team choose what Amenities to put in a park? Phil will also update us on current projects within the parks and what is next on the docket.…
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Send us a text We will find out what the Partnership does, and how it affects regional development. We will discuss Regional Cities, Readi Grants, and the economic impact those programs have on the region. Taryn will also look into the future and tell us what the Partnership is working on, and what we should be excited about moving forward.…
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Send us a text Coming up on 2 years on the job, we talk about the life of a Congressman. How Rudy manages to be a terrific, ever-present husband and father, yet a very effective Congressman, whose office is in Washington D.C. What keeps him awake at night, and what excites him about the future?By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Send us a text Caleb will take us through a rapid-fire question-and-answer segment addressing all the projects the city has going on, and even some on the horizon that you may not be aware of yet. From Notre Dame, to the new Beacon Patient Tower, to multiple new housing options all across the city, including in the heart of downtown, if there is a …
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Send us a text We will talk about the ever-changing housing market and the seemingly never-ending quest for affordable housing and what can be done about it. What went into DJ's decision to go out on his own, what are some challenges he is experiencing, and how is he overcoming those challenges?By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Send us a text Nate tells us about the company's humble beginnings and what his parents had to endure when they decided to open a small tire shop in Mishawaka, Indiana. Why did he choose to stay in the family business? How has he taken his father's dream, and grown it into double-digit locations in 2 states? Nate also discusses the dynamic of worki…
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Send us a text This week we talk with Chris Mahlmann, the Founder, and Jenny Craig Brown, the Executive Director of GreatNews.Life. We will find out what GreatNews.Life is, the amazing story of how it started, and what went into Chris's decision to leave his job at the Chicago Board of Trade, move to Northwest Indiana, and start an organization ded…
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Send us a text Steve tells us about the state of the body shop world these days and the changes he's endured over the years. The challenges of running a family business, especially when every family member works there. Steve will also talk about the thinking behind his recent million-dollar expansion in Osceola.…
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Send us a text This week we chat with Stephanie Murphy, the Executive Director of the St. Joseph County Public Library. Stephanie will tell us what's new at the library, and how it stays relevant in these ever-changing times. We will talk about the beautiful new branch in Downtown South Bend and what went into the decision to make it what it is tod…
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Send us a text Jim is the Executive Director and Julie is the Development Director for Elkhart County. Jim is also one of the founders and will tell us exactly what Cultivate Food Rescue is, how the idea for Cultivate came to be, what was the original plan for the organization and how it developed into what it is today. Jim and Julie will also tell…
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Send us a text Matt talks about what it's like to be part of the leadership team of a 3rd generation, family business, and the modern-day pressures to keep the business growing. What is the current state of commercial construction in St. Joseph County, and does he foresee a slowdown on the horizon? And with all the construction projects happening l…
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Send us a text Matt talks to us about the keys to running a 4th generation business, and what it is like to groom the 5th generation. What is the secret that makes the Gates Automotive Group so successful? What is the current state of the car business and what does the future look like, especially in the EV space?…
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Send us a text Kareemah was the Woman of Influence Award Winner at this year's Salute to Business Luncheon. She will tell us what best practices the corporation has implemented to make it more efficient. Kareemah will also talk Career Center and tell us what exciting things are on the horizon for South Bend Schools.…
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Send us a text Kate tells us about the important work being done in conjunction with our schools, trying to help prepare our students for What's Next? We chat about the career center and how we can connect with employers to ensure their workforce needs are met.By South Bend Regional Chamber
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Send us a text Christina will tell us about the great work her team is doing to combat teen homelessness, She also chats about how she runs the agency like a business, even though it is a non-profit organization. The fundraising challenges she faces in this sea of so many worthwhile non-profits, and the future of YSB, including their brand new buil…
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Send us a text On this week's episode of Rival Radio with the Four Sportsmen - Adam, Jason, and Will search high, low, near, and far for our dear friend Fabian Goins. After making ridiculous Call of Duty claims on last week's episode, Fabian has failed to pay the FPS Piper. In addition to Fabian hiding in his room from the big bad Adam Green monste…
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Send us a text This week we chat with Bob Hayden, our Distinguished Business Leader of the Year Award Winner, at this year's Salute to Business Luncheon. Bob just "retired" after 50 years in the car business, spending most of those years with the Jordan Automotive Group. We talked to Bob about the key to spending 50 years in the automotive industry…
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Send us a text On this week's episode of Rival Radio with the Four Sportsmen are blessed by Will's absence. Adam, Fabian, and Jason discuss Caitlyn Clark, EA Sports College Football 25, finish up the Classic Rock Bracket of Glory, and much much more. Stay tuned to the end as there is a special challenge issued. #thefoursportsmen #rivalradio Faceboo…
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Send us a text Tracy will explain what the House of Health is and why we are lucky to have such a unique business, originally dedicated to helping professional athletes, right here in Michiana. Tracy talks about what went into the decision of opening a clinic like this in South Bend, and how she deals with a work life balance, having 2 young childr…
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Send us a text With Adam absent due to sickness, on this week's episode of Rival Radio with the Four Sportsmen, Jason and Fabian try their best to carry Will's dead weight. Judging from the short run time of this episode it's clear how uninteresting Will is. We do apologize if this week's show isn't as entertaining and funny without Adam in the stu…
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Send us a text Debie will dive into all of the amazing work that Goodwill does, and yes they are more than just thrift stores. Debie will tell us how Goodwill's mission is always changing to meet the growing needs in the community. She will talk about the expansion project they are preparing to embark on, and her journey from being an employee at a…
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Send us a text The Sportsmen are back! On this return edition of Rival Radio the Sportsmen talk about their recent lives, a Nashville trip, review some restaurants, a new Segment - Black Facts, and determine the Greatest Gay Person of All-Time in an intense bracket featuring 32 of the most famous and influential queer people of all time. All this a…
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Send us a text This week we pull back the curtain on the Chamber's Economic Development arm, and flip the script where our President/CEO, Jeff Rea is not the interviewer, but the interviewee. Jeff is joined by the Director of Economic Development at the Chamber, Alyson Herzig. They will chat about all things E.D. happening in the county, big and sm…
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Send us a text Theresa, a doctor by trade, has a great story about why she chose to leave a very successful career in the medical field and open up a family fun center, and why she chose to do it here in Michiana. We will learn how she overcame struggles while taking a dream and making it into a reality. How Generations AdventurePlex is continuing …
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Send us a text Rich went from being a successful Estate Planning Attorney, to purchasing not one but two different franchises. What went into the decision to give up a good paying job to "put your name on the sign?" What are the challenges of being a small business owner in the current climate, and what are the pros and cons of buying into a franch…
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Send us a text On this week's episode of Rival Radio, the gang takes it easy and hangs out for a couple of hours with a freestyle show. Listen in as the Sportsmen with Zach shoot the breeze and break down the round of 32 in a new Bracket of Glory - Classic Rock Bands. Merry Christmas everyone! #thefoursportsmen #rivalradio Facebook - TheFourSportsm…
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Send us a text Pick Em' is all over and we have a NEW Champion. Jason Cobb, for the 4th time stands atop the Pick Em Mountain. Hear the gang talk about the championship results, the Heisman Trophy Results, and other bullshit. This week's episode is carefree with less structure than normal. Zach joins in late as well and the boys plan a trip to the …
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Send us a text The boys are FINALLY BACK. Listen in as the gang catches up after being away for a while due to some real-life issues. They are excited to get back in the studio and let the arguments fly. Hear them argue about the College Football Playoff Final Four, the Michigan Cheating Scandal, Sportsmen Pickem and so much more. #thefoursportsmen…
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Send us a text Mike will talk to us about the many different layers of being a unionized electrician. What the current job market for electricians looks like, both with projects they are currently working on and future ones, like the new GM Battery Plant. Mike will also discuss, in depth, the IBEW Apprenticeship Program, what it takes to get involv…
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