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St. Joseph Chamber Reports Over $31 Million in First Quarter Investments

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 6:11 AM

The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce has released its first-quarter report for 2026, highlighting more than $31 million in total capital investments from local businesses. Leading the growth is Triumph Foods, which is embarking on a $30 million facility expansion to increase cold storage and production capacity. Meanwhile, metal fabricator Van-Am plans to invest $1.8…

The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce has released its first-quarter report for 2026, highlighting more than $31 million in total capital investments from local businesses. Leading the growth is Triumph Foods, which is embarking on a $30 million facility expansion to increase cold storage and production capacity. Meanwhile, metal fabricator Van-Am plans to invest $1.8 million into its local plant to support a new defense contract, a move expected to create 17 high-paying jobs. The report also spotlighted the success of The Launch Pad, a new downtown co-working hub that is already at full capacity with tech entrepreneurs.

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