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South Shore Alternative Route Study

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St Joseph County Business Incentives

Small Business Administration- Indiana District office

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Starting a Business in South Bend

Starting a Business in South Bend Guide

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South Bend Entrepreneurship and Adversity Program

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Location-Based Incentives

South Bend Vacant Building Enhancement Fund

Revolving Business Enterprise Fund And Recovery Revolving Loan Fund

Opportunity Fund

Tax Abatement information

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Downtown South Bend Exterior Enhancement Grant

Vibrant Places Matching Grant

Business Security Technology Resources

Community Funding Resources

Allies for Community Business

CDFI Friendly South Bend

Workforce Development

Purdue Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)

Latin American Chamber: Empresarios Certified-Minority Certified

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