Advertising in South Bend, IN

The city of South Bend is on the St. Joseph River near its southernmost bend, from which its name originates. As of the 2010, the U.S. Census said the city had a total of 101,168 residents. It is the fourth largest city in Indiana. Also, it is both the financial and cultural center of the Michiana region. Today, the largest industries in South Bend are health care, education, small business, and tourism.

South Bend Demographics

Population*: 73,549 (18+)
White American: 60.5%
African-American: 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 13.0%
From two or more races: 4.2%
Asian American: 1.3%
Native American: 0.5%
Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Median household income: $32,439

What you need to know about advertising in South Bend

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Events in South Bend (Annual)

Art Beat in South BendCROP Walk of St. Jospeh CountyKris Kringle Craft ShowReggae FestivalStar Martial Arts Taekwondo Tournament
Bike Michiana for HospiceFall FrolicMemorial Sunburst RacesRiver Bend Fil FestivalStudebaker Swap Meet & Open Car Show
BrewfestGreek FestivalMLEA Golf OutingSouth Bend Blues & Ribs FestivalTaste of Drewrys
Center for History Annual DinnerItalian FestParis Flea MarketSouth Bend Brew  FestUrban Adventure Games
Clark Run For EnrichmentJim & Ricky Cruise In Car Show

Most large-scale events in the market are held at the Century Center South Bend Convention Center.

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Sports in South Bend

South Bend is home to the South Bend Silver Hawks of Minor League Baseball.

Business and Education in Denver

Businesses of Note: Companies of note headquartered in South Bend include Honeywell, University of Notre Dame, Memorial Health System, AM General, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend.

Advertising & PR agencies: (AD) Fish Marketing, Inc., South Bend Tribune, Heptagon, Inc., Catalyst Marketing Services, Mossberg & Company, Inc., KMH & Associates, Inc., Force 5 Media, Time & Temperature Services, Villing & Company, Inc., VPN Group, Inc. (PR) Pathfinders Advertising & Marketing Group, D.J. Case & Associates, Fair Water Solutions, Inc., Classic Communications, Sallie & Associates, Todd Allen Design, CSS, Perry Ballard, Inc., and Smith Donovan Marketing & Communications.

Colleges: There is one public university located within the city limits: Indiana University South Bend (IUSB), and one private college, the University of Notre Dame (ND).

Must see destinations in South Bend

College Football Hall of FameMilitary Honor ParkPotawatomi ZooStudebaker National Museum
East Race WaterwayMorris Performing Arts CenterSouth Bend Chocolate Factory & Museum ToursThe Snite Museum of Art
Healthworks Kid’s MuseumNotre Dome StadiumSouth Bend Regional Museum of ArtUniversity of Notre Dame

For more information on South Bend, please visit the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce.

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