SOUTH BEND, Ind. --  The City of South Bend’s Office of Diversity & Inclusion, in partnership with The Academy, is proud to announce the Supplier Access Summit, an event specially designed to educate, connect, and empower local small businesses and entrepreneurs.

The event will take place on Thursday, October 9, 2025, from 10:00am to 4:00pm at The Academy, located inside the Excel Center (2721 Kenwood Ave, South Bend, IN 46628). It will bring together business owners, resource organizations, and community leaders to support economic growth and inclusion within the local small business community.

Applications are open for businesses in St. Joseph and surrounding counties. The registration fee for this event is $25.00. See application details and register for the Summit here.