Hometown:
South Bend, IN
Why did I co-found Connect 574?
When I first moved back to the community in May ‘22, I was finding it difficult to meet new people who’d want to go with me to cool experiences – and that’s assuming I knew about the experiences before they happened! I decided to take matters into my own hands to make it happen.
Hidden Gem in South Bend:
Oh Mamma’s— one of the best places for a panini and specialty cheese.
Co-Founder and Integrator
Hometown:
Lockport, IL
Why did I co-found Connect 574?
The idea behind Connect 574 is something that I noticed after moving back to the area in 2021. I went from having hundreds of friends and people that I would see out on the weekends in college, to a handful of friends who hadn’t moved away, and I found it difficult to find a way to just make friends, not necessarily professional colleagues.
Hidden Gem in South Bend:
No. 6 Scratch Kitchen South Bend. Great fresh and rotating menus!
Marketing and Communications Manager
Hometown:
South Bend, IN
Why did you choose to live in South Bend?
I moved away from South Bend for school and came back to pursue a job opportunity and stay close to family. I love the 574 for its proximity to nature as well as major urban centers like Chicago, Detroit, and Indy, but what I love most about it here are the thriving arts and food scene.
Hidden Gem in South Bend:
My favorite hidden gem is Dance Society Social Club. It’s a weekly club that does dance classes, aerobics, and dance parties in a fun, low-stakes, and no-judgement environment.
Hometown:
Kalamazoo, MI
Why did you choose to live in South Bend?
When I moved to South Bend, I was working remotely and searching for ways to meet new people in my area. Connect574 offered me avenues to make friends and learn more about just how many events and activities the community actually offered. I hope to help build Connect574 and give others the same opportunity to see how amazing the people and community of South Bend/surrounding areas can be.
Hidden Gem in South Bend:
Waka Dog
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