2014: COMMUNITY FORUM FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT JULY 28, 2014: COMMUNITY FORUM INTRODUCES PROPOSAL FOR RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION TAX ABATEMENT The Community Forum for Economic Development proposed to the South Bend Common Council a new tax abatement that would help sustain communities in need, while at the same time being responsible to taxpayers. It would provide…
South Bend Tax Abatement Ordinance Members of the Coalition for Responsible Tax Abatement met on Thursday, July 1, to further develop plans for supporting the passage of Bill 25-10, an ordinance that would amend the current South Bend Tax Abatement Ordinance. This Bill is scheduled for a public hearing and vote at the August 9th meeting of…
Sharp debate and lively discussion characterized the Community Forum's June 15th meeting, when residents from South Bend's West Side, especially from the neighborhoods surrounding LaSalle Square, were joined by supporters from throughout the County in an effort to save the LaSalle Branch Library. A number of key issues were addressed. Underlying the controversial proposal…
The South Bend Council’s Community and Economic Development Committee met on Tuesday, June 8, to discuss the proposed tax abatement ordinance. The Committee heard a presentation on the ordinance by Mayor Steve Luecke. It also heard from representatives of the Chamber of Commerce and Project Future, who asked the Council to postpone formal action…
Here are ways you can get involved in improving our community…. BUY A PLANT; SUPPORT THE UNITY GARDENS. Friday, June 4th (5 pm to 8 pm) & Saturday, June 5th (8 am to noon) - Unity Gardens Plant Sale at the Junk Evolution, 528 East Colfax St., South Bend. Buy Tomatoes & Peppers, Perennials & Herbs….
The South Bend Common Council held a first reading for bill 25-10, which revises South Bend's tax abatement ordinance, on May 24, 2010. Council member Tim Rouse announced that the bill was assigned to the Community and Economic Development Committee of the Council and that he anticipated a public hearing and vote on the bill…
Tax abatement reform comes to South Bend. An ordinance very similar to the one passed by the St. Joseph County Council last year will now be considered by the South Bend Common Council. Coalition for Responsible Tax Abatement The ordinance before the Council is supported by the Coalition for Responsible Tax Abatement,…
The ST. JOSEPH COUNTY KROC CENTER will be the focus of a May 18 public meeting sponsored by the Community Forum for Economic Development. Ground soon will be broken for the construction of the St. Joseph County Kroc Center, to be located at the existing Alonzo Watson Park at Western Avenue and Chapin St. The…
FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNITY FORUM ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — IMPROVING OUR QUALITY OF LIFE Saturday, March 27, 2010 9 am to 4 pm IU South Bend, Wiekamp Hall 1001 There is no registration fee but advance registration is requested so that an adequate number of lunches can be ordered. The cost of the lunch is $6…
REGISTER NOW FOR THE FIFTH ANNUAL COMMUNITY FORUM ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT — IMPROVING OUR QUALITY OF LIFE Saturday, March 27, 2010 9 am to 4 pm IU South Bend, Weikamp Hall 1001 There is no registration fee but advance registration is requested so that an adequate number of lunches can be ordered. The…
The following article was posted on March 10th WSBT Website. A good public transportation system is critical for successful economic development. It is true that the budgets of public institutions have been impacted by current economic conditions, as have the budgets of individuals and families. The question is how these budget problems should be addressed….
Thursday, March 18, 2010 The March Evening with the League program will feature Anthony Hunt, station manager of WVPE, who will discuss how the media impacts public opinion. Sufficient Grounds Cafe (711 W. McKinley Avenue, Mishawaka)5:30 PM Event is free and open to the public. Friday, March 12, 2010 The March Lunch with the League…