ELKHART — To build upon recent public and private investment in Elkhart, the Greater Elkhart Chamber of Commerce is challenging the community to roll out the red carpet for the next wave of professional residents, something the Chamber calls the “500 Families” initiative.
“Elkhart has always been a caring community, providing services to people in need. Now it is time to also offer services and quality-of-life to professionals who might not know Elkhart is a great community to call home,” said Chamber president Kyle Hannon.
If just 500 families of professionals moved to Elkhart, the public would notice changes in unemployment, graduation and educational attainment statistics, as well as other social indicators. “500 Families” is not an exact goal, but the Chamber feels it is a concept people will understand and embrace.
