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forests, wetlands and prairies. Like Studebaker, pliver and Bendix, before it, like its contemporaries Press-Ganey, UL/EHL, Crowe Chizek, the Woodwind & Brasswind, and Enzyme Research, Irnagineering shows that with creativity, skilled, dedicated workers and strong management, business can flourish in South Bend. This high tech manufacturing company is meeting industry's needs. It is a great example of finding a niche and becoming the world's best at filling it. We will nourish this entrepreneurial spirit to grow more jobs and to be at the forefront of innovation. North Side, South Side, all around the town ... kind of makes one feel Iike singing. But it is a good description of the activity and interest we are seeing in building South Bend, From Portage Prairie nn the north to the Erskines on the south, we are seeing major investments and development plans. Holladay Corp. has developed a 15 year master plan for growth in the northwest. Their plan integrates housing, green space and trails, jab growth and retail. We are excited to partner with them in this quality development that sets a tone for good growth. It was a gaod shopping season along Ireland Road with so many new stores opening at Erskine Village: ~1 i, •o ~~ - - ~; -- 1 F_ 4;'. . Kohl's, Radio Shack, Starbucks, Logan's Roadhouse, Panera Bread, Bed Bath and Beyond, DSW Shoe Warehouse and many others. At the other end of Ireland Road, Erskine Commons is finishing the site preparation and environmental remediation so that Lowe's and Wal-Mart can begin construction. They will be open far this year's holiday shopping. The trend is catching as we saw retail investment at several spots along the Ireland corridor. We also believe that this will help to bring new businesses to South Michigan and South Main, We're pleased to give shoppers a choice in both location and unique stores. Residents have waited for this for a long time. i A-26