President's visit highlights Elkhart's booming economy
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Stormy Monday morning; Second round of thunderstorms Monday evening
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Parents, athletes hold rally in support of practices
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New Bar Louie location opening in Michiana
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Scattered showers and thunderstorms Monday
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Prep for School continues in Elkhart with Backpack Giveaway
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Drive-in concert at the Mendel Center
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Potawatomi park summer concert series continues
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Hot and humid Sunday; thunderstorm chances start tonight
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“Arts on the East Race“ supporting local artists
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Free concert taking place at Heritage Park in Goshen
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Hot and humid tomorrow afternoon, Storm chances return late Sunday...
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South Bend Music Village teaching kids music virtually
The Elkhart economy has seen quite the turnaround from the great recession. Once considered ground zero with one of the highest unemployment rates in the country, the economy is now booming.
The RV industry shipped a record number of units last year.
And the 2-percent unemployment rate is now one of the best in the country
We spoke with the head of the Economic Development Corporation of Elkhart County, Mark Dobson about the president’s visit.
He says it just shows the resilience of the area.
"It's an honor to have a sitting US President come to your community. That's an honor for the community. I don't care what your political affiliation is - Democrat or Republican, Independent, dog, cat, whatever," Dobson said. "I think it really positively reflects on Elkhart that things that are happening here .Things are happening here that aren't happening anywhere else in the nation and it's exciting."