"Given the size of the city, coupled with the generosity and sense of community, it is possible to make a real difference in people’s lives." - Chris Nanni

"The local government in South Bend is appreciative and supportive of local businesses." - David Lerman

Dave Lerman

"South Bend is accessible – not just physically, but also in terms of an individual's ability to interpolate into the fabric of this community and make an impact here." - Aaron Perri

"I find that doing business in South Bend is easy. People want to work with you to see you succeed and are proactive in trying to help you on your way." - David Matthews

"People are engaged and generous, eager to make connections. It makes doing business (and life) here a lot easier and more enjoyable." - Jacqueline Kronk

"I view South Bend as the epicenter of regional growth opportunity. With the recent changes to our downtown and Notre Dame's surroundings, I feel that this place has regained its heartbeat." - Santiago Rodriguez

"I discovered in starting EmNet – a high technology environmental company that creates efficiencies in wastewater infrastructure – that South Bend is a city that embraces entrepreneurship." - Luis Montestruque

“We’ve been downtown for 10 years and have consistently found the City of South Bend and the downtown business community to be extremely supportive of our business." - Peg Dalton

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