Whirlpool CEO Pens Letter Reflecting on Recent Events
Whirlpool Chairman & CEO Marc Bitzer recently shared with his global employee contingent his thoughts about recent events, saying, “We must strengthen our resolve that prejudice of any kind has no place within the culture of Whirlpool.”
MI Senators Hail Critical Changes to Paycheck Protection Program for Small Biz
The Payroll Protection Program has been a lifesaver for many small businesses in Michigan, but then, as the clock was ticking, and the pandemic wore on, many became fearful that what they had hoped would be converted
Lumberjax Urban Axe Throwing Now Open on Niles Avenue in St. Joe
Just as many of us are slowly emerging from our state-mandated quarantine and heading into the light, a team ready to help us all let off some of our pent-up steam has emerged from a basement downtown
School Lunch Tab Picked Up by Bridgman’s Mead & White Electrical Contractors
Bridgman Public Schools Superintendent Shane Peters says today, “Everybody could use a little good news about now,” and then he offered up some great news for the community of Michigan’s Great Southwest. Peters has announced this afternoon
06-04-20 Moody on the Market Daily Update
06-04-20 Moody on the Market Daily Update
Houndstooth Restaurant Part of MI Local Biz Crowdfunding from MEDC
Restaurants in Benton Harbor and Fennville are among the more than 100 small business enterprises around the state who are employing the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Crowdfunding Program this month in recovery efforts from the coronavirus pandemic.
MI Small Businesses Expecting Sales Declines, But Confident in Ability to Prevent Spread of Virus
As more of the Michigan economy prepares to reopen in the coming days of summer, most small business enterprises are bracing for sales declines even as they are supremely confident that they can prevent the spread of
MI Restaurant Industry Establishes Statewide Carry Out Website
Turns out that the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is a considerable trendsetter, well ahead of the curve for several months now, as the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association provides a variation on their highly successful Buy Local
Newly Rebranded State Street Treats Ready for Summer Fun
For those who haven’t ventured into downtown St. Joseph since last fall because of winter weather followed by the extended shutdowns of the coronavirus pandemic, you’ll find an old favorite with a new name out front. What
Michigan Manufacturing Association Undertakes Internal Reorganization
The organization that has represented the manufacturing industry in Michigan for nearly 120 years is undertaking an internal reorganization “designed to align functions,” and “present a unified and strong value proposition” to the companies they serve. The
Robotics, Stem Education Get $50K Support from I&M Power
It has been a challenging year for the FIRST Robotics programming across Michigan’s Great Southwest after a glorious launch followed by curtailed events due to the pandemic, but the critical need for STEM education rolls on, and