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.
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