10/29/2026
We are proud to welcome Martin Mechtenberg to the Regional Chamber team as the new Executive Director for the Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce.
The Regional Chamber is proud to name Martin Mechtenberg as the new Executive Director for the Greater Niles Chamber of Commerce.
Sitting at the heart of Michiana, Niles is uniquely positioned to grow, and Martin understands what it takes to get there. He’s a registered architect, an experienced economic developer, and a leader who has spent years building relationships on both sides of the state line. He previously served as the Senior Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the South Bend - Elkhart Regional Partnership, a collaboration of economic development partners in the region.
As Executive Director, Mechtenberg will lead the Chamber's economic development, member services, and organizational management, working under the guidance of the GNC Board of Directors and in partnership with the Regional Chamber.
With family ties to Greater Niles going back more than 150 years, Martin is ready to help our community compete for investment, talent, and new businesses.
"Niles has always been part of my family's story, so the chance to serve this community means a great deal to me," Mechtenberg said. "Greater Niles has real momentum: committed businesses, a downtown with genuine character, and a strategic location in the heart of Michiana. I've spent my career helping entrepreneurs and neighborhoods build from the ground up. I'm eager to listen to our members, roll up my sleeves, and help the next generation of Niles businesses start and grow right here."
