October 23, 2019 | Moody on the Market

Benton Township Supervisor Dies in Freak Hwy Accident

A rogue or renegade truck tire near an interstate highway maintenance site early today has claimed the life of Benton Township Supervisor Kevin White, who was a member of the maintenance crew when he was hit by

Is KFC Readying for a Return to the SJ Market?

It has been nearly three years since William Alford threw in the towel on his 40-year run at the Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant at Hilltop and Cleveland Avenues in St. Joseph Township, but now it looks as

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I&M Enhances, Clarifies Disconnection Protocol vs

Most people probably already know if the delinquency on their electric bill is bordering on the potential for getting a disconnect notice, nevertheless to clarify their corporate protocol and help sort real notices from scammers, Indiana Michigan

CFO Survey Shows Business Holding Steady in Region

After witnessing a “greater degree of pessimistic or anxious media reports” of late, Kruggel Lawton’s Terry Bush admits, “I was looking ahead to compiling the 3rd quarter survey results with a bit of trepidation.” Those troublesome media

From Basement to Boardroom, Building the Brands of SWM

The annals of business history are riddled with stories of entrepreneurs who captured the essence of an idea and gave birth to their resultant companies in basements, garages, and even at the kitchen table. Scott Schonschack has

A Clear Cut Choice Bolstered by the Right To Farm Act

It’s not terribly often that a start-up business actually faces roadblocks from the very municipality they select to be their future home. While some would have folded up their tent and disappeared into the night, a couple

Way More Than Just a Local Gym and Growing by the Day

Back in the day a healthy dose of Special K cereal was purported to be an excellent start to your day, but a couple of other special “Ks” proved that you really need to do more than

Foreign Intrigue+American Ingenuity=Autobahn Imports

We live in crazy times when a disgruntled customer can single-handedly destroy the reputation of a hard-working business with a scathing “review” on social media. Conversely, a few well-spoken words in support of a start-up business can

A State Street Storefront That’s “A Hidden Gem”

Here’s a rhetorical question of sorts. How can you be “A hidden gem downtown St.Joseph!” when you’re anchored on the busiest street in the community’s central business district and directly across the street from the red hot

Flooring the Region for Three Generations

The intrigue is piqued when the opening line reads, “It is hard to find a nicer, more honest guy, than Justin Mattson.” As you continue to read, however, empathy takes over when you learn that Justin recently

It’s the Golf Course for the Rest of Us

A small and scenic 18 hole public, family-owned and operated, golf course in rural Berrien County founded along Naomi Road outside of Eau Claire, that has survived tumultuous economic times, yet continues to prevail in an industry

Fostering Community, One Pint at a Time

Writing the headline for the success story of Sister Lakes Brewing Company was one of the easiest tasks in the entire line up for the 2019 Class of the Moody on the Market Fifteen Under 15 best

A 21-Gun Salute for a Five Star Performer

Armed with a 96-percent customer retention rate, a hearty team of service providers have allowed a “loyal, no-nonsense, family-oriented company” to exceed their wildest expectations to surge to the top as the largest Carrier dealer in Southwest

Signs, Signs…Everywhere There’s Signs at the Turquoise Top Hat

If you’re ever looking for a sign directing you to the right path in your career or livelihood, you might do yourself a huge favor and follow that sign. It could very well point you to your

The Perfect Recipe for Success Gets Shared With the Entire Community

There’s a very common thread among the winning members of the 2019 Class of the Moody on the Market Fifteen Under 15 small business enterprises with 15 or fewer employees. The word “family” repeatedly makes its way

RE/MAX by the Lake in One Word: Fan-freaking-tastic!

When nominating the clearly fun-loving team of RE/MAX by the Lake Realty in St. Joseph, the nominator wasn’t sure if the freshly-minted word of “fan-freaking-tastic” was really a single word or counted as three. At any rate,

A Craft Brewer With Only a Six-Pack of Employees But Incomparable Passion

It’s not uncommon at all to find craft brewers on any list of entrepreneurial endeavors. The spirit that moves such individuals is as prevalent as the unique names that you’ll find on the tap handles, growlers, bottles

Tackling the Challenge to Unlock an Architectural Dream

If you’ve enjoyed a brew or two at Watermark Brewing in downtown Stevensville or a little wine tasting at 12 Corners Winery in Benton Harbor, you’ve witnessed the skills and talents of the team at Brooks Architectural