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South Bend <br />Redevelopment Commission <br />215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Room 301, South Bend, Indiana <br />Redevelopment Commission Agenda Item <br />DATE : 1/22/2026 <br />FROM: Bianca Jones, Interim Officer of Diversity, <br />Compliance and Inclusion <br />Caleb Bauer, Exec. Dir. of Community Investment <br />SUBJECT: Small Business Assistance Suite Funding <br />Funding Source* (circle) River West; River East; South Side; Douglas Road; West Washington; RDC General; Riv. East Res. <br />* Funds are subject to the City Controller's determination of availability; if funds are unavailable, as solely determined by the City Controller, then the <br />authorization of the expenditure of such funds shall be void and of no effect. <br />PURPOSE OF REQUEST: $100,000 funds to support Small Business Assistance Suite Program <br />SPECIFICS: The Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s Small Business Assistance Suite is a cohort-based business- <br />readiness program that equips local entrepreneurs with skills and connects them with resources to expand <br />participation in City procurement and contracting. In 2025, the program served 77 small businesses and were <br />able to connect them with financing and certification opportunities. This requested funding for 2026 would <br />support a minimum of 40 businesses. <br /> APPROVED Not Approved <br />SOUTH BEND REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION <br />_________________________President <br />ATTEST: __________________Secretary <br />Date: _ January 22, 2026___________________ <br />