Elkhart, IN

A variety of shopping is available everywhere in Elkhart. Shoppers can stroll the concourses of climate-controlled enclosed malls or browse the unique merchandise selections available at various quaint flea markets.

Concord Mall appeals to the avid shopper's many senses. Offering more than 100,000 total square feet of indoor hops, boutiques, services, and restaurants, this is truly a shopper's paradise.

Shopping in colorful downtown Elkhart remains popular among residents who take the opportunity to enjoy the recently completed Streetscape. From fine jewelry to floral arrangements to family clothing to salons, downtown Elkhart is filled with genuinely unique shopping experiences.

Adding to the shopping diversity are several conveniently located strip malls. Some are new to the area, and revitalization plans for others will spark new energy into existing stores and attract new businesses. Surrounded by new restaurants and retailers, Wal-Mart anchors the new and expanding shopping zone on C.R. 6.

Elkhart County, Indiana welcomes visitors to a plethora of shopping and dining in its eastern corridor. Cobblestone Crossing and the CR 17 developments continue to impress shoppers. New strip malls are being developed, with restaurants and boutiques, offering shopping to a part of town that was previously undeveloped.

Reprinted with permission of the Elkhart County Chamber of Commerce, who can be reached at 574-293-1531.

The Elkhart Count,y Indiana, region enjoys economic prosperity amid the charm of small cities and an outlying country atmosphere. Our region is unparalleled in entrepreneurship, where spirited individuals build new companies with skill and optimism that leads to success. Elkhart County innovators are second in the state in the number of patents.

The lives of residents are centered on a myriad of lakes and rivers, which give summers of joy and provide picturesque settings for fashionable homes of every size. The area's housing is ranked among the "nation's most affordable." For local housing information, please contact Prudential One Realty's Real Estate Agent Evelyn Johnston at 574-304-7148.

With a passion for enjoying the fruits of their labor, the area boasts a major annual jazz festival, several premier museums, and multiple events and recreational opportunities.

A high regard for education is exhibited in the stimulating programs of area schools and colleges. Degree and non-degree opportunities are offered to all ages.

The entrepreneurial backbone of the people and a deep commitment to helping others transcends all walks of life. Our people cherish a quality of life that honors and preserves it as they plan wisely for future generations. Diverse culture, arts, entertainment and recreation prove that Elkhart County is unique.

Reprinted with permission from Elkhart County Chamber of Commerce at 574-293-1531.