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Invitation for bids

Thursday, March 14, 2024

 CITY OF GOSHEN INVITATION FOR BIDS  FOR THE PURCHASE OF MINI EXCAVATOR  The City of Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety is soliciting sealed offers for a 2023 or newer mini excavator for use in the City of Goshen’s Cemeteries Department. The Board of Public Works and Safety... more

Invitation for bids

Thursday, March 14, 2024

 CITY OF GOSHEN INVITATION FOR QUOTES  FOR THE PURCHASE OF HYDRAULIC EXTRICATION TOOLS  The City of Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety is soliciting sealed quotes for various hydraulic extrication tools for use in the City of Goshen’s Fire Department. The Board of Public Works and Safety... more

Goshen Parks and Recreation hosting open house for master plan

Thursday, March 14, 2024

The City of Goshen’s Parks and Recreation Department will host a community open house on Thursday, March 21, to provide the public an opportunity to share comments and feedback on the draft parks master plan. The five-year master plan is designed by the Goshen Parks and Recreation Department... more

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Plan Commission - CANCELLED

Today, 4:00pm

To view the webinar, please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/93316714369 Or call: (301) 715-8592 or 312 626 6799 Webinar ID: 933 1671 4369

Parks and Recreation Master Plan Open House

Thursday, March 21, 2024, 4:00pm

The Parks and Recreation department is hosting an open house to receive feedback and comments from the community about the draft of the 2024-2028 Parks Master Plan.

Board of Works

Thursday, March 21, 2024, 4:00pm

To join the webinar please copy and paste this link on your browser: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88469251269 or call +1 312 626 6799. Webinar ID: 884 6925 1269 Comments are no longer taken online.

About

Nestled in the heart of Elkhart County, Goshen, Indiana, is home to over 34,000 residents. Settled in 1831, it is the county seat.

Downtown Goshen First Fridays, Wheels and Deals Car Show

The City prides itself on community service, with many active service clubs and nonprofit organizations giving back daily. There are 33 religious denominations with 64 local churches.

Historic Downtown Goshen

Goshen has one of the most vibrant downtowns in the State! Every month, throughout the year, Goshen hosts a celebration of local arts, culture, and unique shopping at Goshen First Fridays.

The downtown revitalization contributes to the City's overall appeal to residents, visitors, businesses, industry, and entrepreneurs. In addition, Goshen's business development philosophy is progressive and responsive, with the City's Community Development Department focusing on re-purposing past industrial sites for future development. Goshen innovates using Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to direct tax dollars to neighborhoods needing assistance.

Education

With public and private schools available, Goshen is among the top 10% of Indiana schools for National Merit Scholars. The City is home to the county's only four-year institution, Goshen College. Goshen College is home to 91.1 The Globe, which has been named Best College Radio Station in the Nation four times by the Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems.

Retirement Opportunities

Seniors enjoy retiring in Goshen, home to Greencroft Communities, Indiana's most significant private senior care facility. The 165-acre campus offers seniors a wide choice of housing options and activities.

Health and Wellness

Goshen is home to Goshen Health. These medical care providers have won multiple State and national patient and team member satisfaction awards. In 2010, Dr. Douglas Schwartzendruber, Director of the Center for Cancer Care,  was named one of the World's Most Influential People by Time Magazine for seeking cancer cure research on a melanoma vaccine.

 We are proud of our community. Can you tell?