Inspire Mishawaka

Cultivating Social and Economic Growth

Inspire Mishawaka was founded in February 2019 as an initiative of the Mishawaka Business Association. Inspire Mishawaka has since grown into its own, independent 501c3 nonprofit community organization. We are continually seeking partnerships with local businesses, nonprofit groups, residents, and visitors to our area.

Current partnerships include the City of Mishawaka, Mishawaka Parks Department, Mishawaka Historic Preservation Commission, Mishawaka Business Association, Visit South Bend/Mishawaka, Indiana Arts Commission, C2 Your Health Women’s Initiative Inc., Wealth in Motion Consulting LLC, and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs in our pursuit toward Main Street America accreditation.

Businesses along Main Street in Downtown Mishawaka

About Inspire Mishawaka

Inspire Mishawaka is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization formed out of a Mishawaka Business Association initiative to create greater economic vitality and social development in our downtown. It’s purpose is to create economic and social progress by cultivating best practices, leveraging robust partnerships, and inspiring an active community through promoting events, incorporating the arts, and influencing the designed use of our downtown.

Our Vision

Inspire Mishawaka is a catalyst for growth in activity and commerce in our historic downtown.

Our Mission

To bring together citizens, visitors, businesses, civic organizations, and local government leaders to create more opportunities to live, work, and play in the core of our city.

Board of Directors

Inspire Mishawaka

President: Sonya Smith, Wealth in Motion
Vice President: Cindy Cohen, C2Your Health Women’s Initiative
Treasurer: Dr. George Mighion, DDS

Board Members

Brandon Cruz, Cruz Family Funeral Homes
Cindy Reinoehl, Mayor’s Appointee
Dan Riley, 1st Source Bank
Jeri DeCola, AJ Property Services
Lacy Hahn, Hahn Janitorial Services
LaRae Perrin, Craft One Half
Matt Carroll, City Council Appointee
Philip DeAngelis, Arkos Design
Ryan Woodruff
Schaune Johnson, IP Solutions
Stacy Vervynckt, McCarthy Insurance Group