• A History of Working Together:
  Notre Dame and the Community
• Notre Dame: Michiana’s Largest Employer
• University Spending Supports
  St. Joseph County
• New Income for St. Joseph County
• Campus Provides Local Services
• A Place of Pilgrimage:
  Notre Dame As a Destination
• Focus on Community Development
• Notre Dame Invests in
  Neighborhood Revitalization
• Contributing to Culture in South Bend
• Using the Wealth of Educational
  Resources to Help the Community
• Forging a Future Together

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Notre Dame's Economic Impact
on South Bend

New Income for St. Joseph County

From 1997 through 2002, the University spent an average of $52.1 million annually in new building costs, with $45.4 million related directly to new construction. However, construction during fiscal year 2002 was limited in comparison to previous years because of changing economic conditions. The University spent $12.5 million in construction work, including $10.4 million in "bricks and mortar" costs. The University created 60 construction industry jobs and 70 spin-off jobs elsewhere in the Michiana economy.

• 12.8 jobs (approx.) were created in Michiana for every $1 million of University construction expenditures (U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis)