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We can't wait for South Bend to host the College Football Playoff this Friday! This event will not only bring thrilling football action but also a significant boost to our local economy. Get ready to welcome fans and showcase the best of South Bend. 🍀 “Average football home contest equates to about $17 million of economic impact here within South Bend” https://lnkd.in/gK4HA-aj

In the University of Notre Dame's just-released Regional Economic Impact Report 2024, the sum of Notre Dame’s annual impact—through its operations and capital investments, and additional spending by students, visitors, and event attendees—is $3.3 billion within the region. View the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gmYxGTTQ

Help Shape South Bend’s Backyard! The Yard will be a vibrant, family-friendly space dedicated to bringing joy and connection to the South Bend community. There, everyone can gather, unwind, and enjoy themselves in a lively ‘third place’ where fun and relaxation meet. With exciting activities, live music, and opportunities to connect, The Yard will fill the gap in local entertainment, providing a welcoming place for neighbors to create lasting memories together.   The Yard is seeking feedback through a community survey to better understand the elements like lawn games, event programming, food and drink options, and playground equipment. This will help them bring The Yard to life in a way that best serves our community. https://lnkd.in/gMEs97Z9   The first 500 respondents will receive a free Dippity Dough Da or Roasted Carrot Hummus appetizer at The Lauber.

Congratulations to South Bend's very own, Amy Morrison, for being a Hoosier Hospitality Award Honoree! Her commitment to excellence in hospitality elevates our community and sets a remarkable standard for all.   Nominations for Hoosier Hospitality Awards are submitted by community members and destination patrons and are reviewed and selected by IDDC. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g_5jYc8A

The LINK trail is now open! We're thrilled to have a direct connection from Notre Dame to downtown South Bend for students, visitors and residents to experience all that the The Bend has to offer. https://lnkd.in/g2yrX3Ge

Did you even visit The Bend if you didn't swing by a tailgate or pose in front of Touchdown Jesus? Read more about how "College football is transforming college towns into destinations in their own right." ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eHHVWVUp

The Mishawaka Fieldhouse is OPEN! This game-changing 220,000-square-foot sports complex has 10 basketball courts, 19 volleyball courts, a 70-yard turf field, 12 pickleball courts, batting cages and more. It will be home to NIVA, 5 Star Basketball and Canes Baseball.    Are you interested in hosting your next sporting event here? Find out more and request info at https://lnkd.in/egHksTFr.

We love South Bend and it looks like Airbnb guests do, too! Excited to be a top trending winter destination.❄️🏈 "College towns like Auburn, AL, South Bend, IN, and Blacksburg, VA, are also buzzing this winter, especially around the weekends of highly anticipated football matchups." https://lnkd.in/g_ySFj62

Congratulations to the City of South Bend on the groundbreaking today celebrating the start of construction for the Raclin Murphy Encore Center, a new addition to the Morris Performing Arts Center. This is the second phase of the Morris 100 project. The $16.7M Raclin Murphy Encore Center is a 20K sf expansion of the MPAC, situated between the Morris and LaSalle Apts, providing more lobby and event space. Phase two completion should take about 16 months.

Your one-stop shop for the best of The Bend is officially here!! 🌟 The brand new fall/winter experience guide is filled to the brim with info to help you plan your next gameday weekend, romantic date night or cozy getaway. 🍁❄️ View the digital version and get info on how to snag a printed guide: https://lnkd.in/erhhCW2y Cover Image: Matt Cashore/University of Notre Dame