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Invitation for Bids:
Friday, July 26, 2024
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) DIESEL GENERATOR SET The City of Goshen Board of Public Works and Safety is soliciting sealed offers for the purchase and installation of one (1) diesel generator set. Offers are also being solicited for an optional item. The city reserves the right... more
ROCK THE QUARRY TRIATHLON RETURNS FOR NINTH YEAR
Friday, July 26, 2024
The annual Rock the Quarry Triathlon returns for its ninth year on Saturday, August 10th at Fidler Pond Park. You can register for the triathlon as an individual or as a relay team of two or three people. The registration fee includes an event t-shirt, swim cap, chip timing, free parking, awards... more
Boil Order: Denver St between W Pike St and W Lincoln Avenue
Thursday, July 25, 2024
On Thursday, July 25 a boil order was issued for Denver Street between W. Pike Street and W. Lincoln Avenue. The affected addresses are below: 111 Denver St 113 Denver St 115 Denver St 117 Denver St 119 Denver St 121 Denver St 209 Denver St 213 Denver St It is recommended... more
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Splash-Tastic Weekend: Waterslides at Abshire Park
Today, 11:00am
Splash-Tastic Weekend: Waterslides at Abshire Park
Sunday, July 28, 2024, 12:00pm
Downtown Goshen Economic Improvement District
Thursday, August 1, 2024, 7:45am
The regular meetings of the Downtown Goshen Economic Improvement District Board will take place on the first Thursday of each month, excepting July, as set forth in the schedule below. The meetings will be held in the conference room located in Goshen City Hall at 202 South 5th Street, Goshen, Indiana. All meetings of the Goshen Downtown Economic Improvement District Board are open to the public with the exception of an executive session that may be held as authorized by Indiana Code ยง5-14-1.5-6.1. The Board may schedule meetings in addition to those listed above as necessary, subject to public notice requirements.
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.
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?