Extreme Frustration as Barbers, Salons & Spas Left Sidelined Again

There’s a map circulating on the Internet today showing the status of every state in the union when it comes to barbershops, salons and spas. It strikingly shows that Michigan is the only state in the union
State Allowing Phased Return of Deposit Bottles in Michigan

More good news on the first day of June. Not only has the governor lifted the stay at home order, the Treasury Department is phasing back in bottle returns for the deposit money. Some people have joked
Hospitality Industry Applauds Reopening News in Michigan

Now that Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has eliminated the stay at home order and given the green light to the state’s restaurants and bars for reopening on Monday, the industry is responding. The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging
Whitmer Rescinds Stay Home Order Allows Restaurants & Bars to Reopen

Restaurateurs, bartenders and thousands more will be rejoicing openly now that Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a new executive order rescinding her Safer at Home order and moving the state forward from one end of the
SW Michigan Regional Chamber Crafts Southwest Michigan Safe Campaign

As we get closer to re-engaging with the Michigan business community, everybody wants to know where they will be the safest going forward. Fortunately, the team at the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber have been working overtime to
Gov. Whitmer Calls for Unity Following President’s Statement on Domination

The call today by President Donald Trump for governors across America to “dominate” protestors has drawn a rapid response from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The governor has released the following statement after the President’s call: “Right now
06-01-20 Moody on the Market Daily Update
06-01-20 Moody on the Market Daily Update
Business Leaders for Michigan Suggest Restart, Restructure, Reignite Proposal

The state’s business roundtable comprised of the top executives of the largest businesses in Michigan, refusing to sit idly by and wait to see what happens, has drafted a comprehensive set of policy recommendations for the state
Four Winds Casinos Target June 15th for Reopening

With the current Michigan shelter in place order due to end on June 12th, the operators of the Four Winds Casinos across the region are targeting a return to service on Monday, June 15th, but also caution
St. Joseph Public Schools Open Schools of Choice Application Process for 2020

The St. Joseph Public School system has a 30-day window of opportunity for those families wishing to enroll students in the system through the Schools of Choice program, and it can be accomplished in several ways. St.
4th Annual Christmas in June Campaign Launched by United Way of SWM

When the Stay Home, Stay Safe order started to wear thin on some families across the region, they opted for putting back up their outdoor Christmas lights to try to bring a bit of joy back to
South Haven’s Calico Cleaning Re-engages for Business Community

As the slow re-engagement of the Michigan economy continues in the days ahead, companies like Calico Cleaning in South Haven are also re-engaging at time that will be critical to a whole host of businesses in need