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SOUTHA11 . BEND 12 P-o- a DECEMBER 2006 Z�� (/ ,vAV,•��JwL' Mayne Srr n 1. LUEckr Letter from the Mayor TH!SMONTH... Mayor's Letter Dear friends and neighbors, South Bend-Open for Business As we approach the holidays and the end of this year, I want to thank all South Bend City Celebration 2007! Portage Ave. - Building New Opportunities who have given back to our community as volunteers. From our Civic Christmas Tree Pickup Alliance team who dedicated more than 4,500 hours to the creation of South New Year's Eve Fireworks Guidelines Bend's City Plan;to those who made events like Art Beat, Sunburst Marathon, Adopt-A-Block Receives National Award and the many community runs and walks a success; to residents who worked with their neighborhood organizations on projects likeAdopt-A-Block,Weed& Seed, and Bicentennial Fire Hydrant Painting to keep our City clean and beautiful;to all who volunteer at a shelter or mission or read to a child through programs like Partner Up;to the volunteers in schools,hospitals, libraries and countless other organizations across our community, I say thank you for your commitment of time, energy, and talent, to make South Bend a great place to live,work,play, and raise a family. SOUTH BEND - I want to recognize a special group of volunteers whose spirit of partner- OPEN FOR BUSINESS ship and community are helping to preserve a community treasure that may otherwise have been lost. As a restricted City budget and limited revenue are As part of the South Bend's ongoing commitment to building and improving a no longer enough to support the Muessel-Ellison and Ella Morris Conservato- ries, The Friends of the Greenhouse and the Botanical Society of South Bend business friendly ring with the in South Bend, have stepped in to help the City find solutions to keep this important asset the me c partnering with the Chamber of open. Through their persistence and hard work, and with the help of the Commerce of to Joseph County to raise the Historic Preservation Commission and Historic Landmarks Foundation of bar on efforts to grow successful businesses Indiana, they are working to develop a plan for proper care and long term in South Bend. The is funding a new sustainability for our community. The job ahead is not an easy one. As Chamber position that t will identify and assist municipal budgets continue to be cut, success will rest in the commitment of South Bend businesses that have are these volunteers, and of the entire community, to ensure the survival of one of Positioned to have a significant impact on South Bend's historic treasures. As the Conservatories'volunteers continue to our local economy. of recruit members and funds, I thank them for their passion, creativity and Phil Growth the new Director with S ar determination to preserve South Bend's history and attractions. Business Growth will work with Sharon As you celebrate with your family and friends this holiday season, I Kendall,the City's ev opmen . On you to take an opportunity to give back as well,through a local of &Economic Development. e behalf organization or simply by sharing with someone in need near you. Together, re the Mayor and the Chamber,he will build we can make South Bend a City of giving. relationships with businesses to determine their needs and concerns, ensure that public Warmest wishes for a safe and joyous holiday season, and private entities are responsive to those needs, identify and overcome risk factors and impediments to growth, and connect Mayor Steve businesses to local resources and solutions. "Recognizing that most new jobs are . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S U __ N : created by the growth si existing businesses, ��JL� � �� the new Director of Business Growth will • ] • help us establish stronger relationships with • �L� � � L�L RAT LUP � A • companies to further invest and create new • You're invited to join the fun and celebrate the many features, assets . jobs in South Bend" stated Mayor Luecke. • and community treasures that South Bend has to offer! An entire year of "South Bend is committed to supporting fun, fantastic, and family-oriented programming will kick off on January • local businesses and to helping create a • 29, 20071 The party won't be the same without you, so keep an eye out • competitive advantage for new development for further announcements and details. Can't wait to celebratel that will benefit the entire community." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .