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The South Bend Ethanol Plant once faced an uncertain future, as owners considered selling it for scrap. However, Verbio North America Holdings' purchase of the plant and their plan to invest $230 million in the property will convert the site into a state-of-the-art biorefinery. Jeff sits down with Greg Northrup to learn more about what’s planned at the site and how Verbio is leading the way in the renewable energy industry.

Construction could start soon on the Madison Lifestyle District in Downtown South Bend. The $334 million project is the largest mixed-use development in downtown history. Jeff sits down with the developer and the city, and George is on site for a deep dive into all you need to know about the project.

Last year, the South Shore line of the Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District embarked on the largest projects they’ve undertaken in more than a century. The West Lake Corridor and the Double Track projects are complete. Jeff sits down with South Shore leadership, and George is out at the train station for some important updates.

Tune in to Economic Outlook for insights on SW Michigan's economy with Rob Cleveland & Zach Morris. Discover local growth strategies and join George at MEC Smart Park with Dave Allen to explore its impact on Cass County.



Guests:

Rob Cleveland, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cornerstone Alliance

Zach Morris, Executive Director for Market Van Buren

Dave Allen, VP of Regulatory for Michigan Energy & Communications

Baseball season has kicked off, and the South Bend Cubs are back in action. The team has big plans for this season and even bigger plans for the offseason, with some major stadium improvements. Jeff is sitting down with South Bend Cubs owner Andrew Berlin, and George is out at the ballpark talking with Cubs President Joe Hart to talking all things Four Winds Field.

Students at the University of Notre Dame are doing important research in a wide variety of fields. Recently graduate students competed in the 3MT competition, where students had 3 minutes to convey the essence of their research to many outside their fields of study. Jeff and George dive deeper into the competition with this year’s winners.