South Haven Business Workshop Examines ‘Simple Steps to Start a Small Business’

The City of South Haven, in partnership with the South Haven Area Chamber of Commerce, Lake Michigan College and Greater Kalamazoo Business Resources, is offering a series of business workshops and informational roundtables to help local small
Retail Economist says Fear of Inflation is as Bad or Worse Than Inflation Itself

Inflation is at a 40-year high but isn’t hitting all consumers as hard as top-line numbers might suggest, according to National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz. Nonetheless, consumer worries about rising prices could become self-fulfilling if
AAA Has Advice for Potential International Travelers Amid Ukraine Crisis

As geopolitical tensions dominate international headlines, AAA is providing guidance for Americans interested in traveling overseas. The US State Department has issued a Level 4: “Do Not Travel” advisory for both Russia and Ukraine. These two countries
South Haven Area Emergency Services Looks Back Over a Busy 2021

South Haven Area Emergency Services (SHAES) responded to a record number of calls during 2021 according to the department’s Annual Report. Marking its 25th year, the SHAES Authority serves the city of South Haven and the townships
Box Factory Issues ‘Call For Artists’ in Regional Michiana Art Competition

The Box Factory for the Arts has announced a “Call for Artists” for the Michiana Annual Art Competition (MAAC). The MAAC in the Box is a regional juried art exhibition. The deadline for submissions is April 7,
Whirlpool Outlines Major Progress on Environmental Sustainability

Whirlpool Corporation today issued an update on progress towards achieving Net Zero targets the company first announced in May of 2021. As part of this update, Whirlpool Corp.—building on its long history of improved environmental performance—is accelerating its
Better Business Bureau: Beware of hidden subscriptions masked as free prizes

‘– The Better Business Bureau Serving Western Michigan is reminding consumers to watch out for free trial offer scams. The BBB has seen an increase in reports of these types of scams in 2022. Traditionally, these schemes have