Networking

Optimizing the 2 Minute Introduction
Tips on introducing yourself with a clear presentation at any event.
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‘Bend Area Service, Sports & Social Club (BASS)
Young professionals club that aims to attract and retain talented and vibrant individuals, 21-39, by fostering connections to each other and the community through an array of social, service and sports-oriented activities.

Professional Development
Leadership South Bend/Mishawaka
www.sjchamber.org/Affiliates/leadership.htm

www.business.nd.edu/gigot
University of Notre Dame’s Center for Entrepreneurial Studies. Find info on creating a business plan, securing funding, legal considerations and other online sources.

www.acteonline.org
Association for Career and Technical Education

www.youngbiz.com
Information for young professionals on business, education, money and family.

Economic Development

South Bend City 2005 Progress Report
 

Local Associations

American Foundry Society –Michiana Chapter
http://www.afsmichiana.org/

American Marketing Association – Michiana Chapter
http://michiana.marketingpower.com/

APICS – The Association for Operations Management
http://www.apics-michiana.org/

Association for Facility Engineers – South Bend Chapter
http://www.afe2.org/south-bend-indiana.htm

Association for Fundraising Professionals – Michiana Chapter
http://www.afpnet.org/chap_hp.cfm?chpt=IN2&folder_id=932

Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters –Michiana Chapter
http://michiana.cpcusociety.org

The Institute of Internal Auditors –Michiana Chapter
http://www.theiia.org/chapters/index.cfm/home.page/cid/95

The Institute of Management Accountants –Michiana Chapter
http://michiana.imanet.org/ 

Michiana Chapter of SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management)
http://www.michianashrm.com/index.htm

The Michiana Paralegal Association
http://www.paralegals.org/displaypersonalwebpage.cfm?id=952218

Purchasing Management Association of South Bend
http://www.pmasb.com/
 

Volunteering Opportunities

Junior League of South Bend (volunteer)
http://www.jlsouthbend.org/southbend/npo.jsp?pg=home

Make a Difference Michiana
www.makeadifferencemichiana.org

Partner Up! Reading and Mentoring Program
http://www.sjchamber.org/Community/PartnerUp.htm

Sierra Club – Michiana Chapter
http://indiana.sierraclub.org/michiana/

South Bend Common Council
4th Floor County-City Building
227 W. Jefferson Blvd.
Room 441
South Bend, Indiana, 46601

For more info on how to get involved on a board, contact the City Clerk’s office at 574.235.9221.

United Way of St. Joseph County
http://www.uwsjc.org/contact/

Volunteer Center of St. Joseph County
E-mail:            volunteerstjoe@yahoo.com
Call:               574.289.3102
Web:              http://VolunteerStJoe.org