State releases summer 2023 job market forecast for Michigan teens
The Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget has released its summer (June–August) teen employment forecast for 2023. The Michigan labor market has continued to improve in the past year as it approaches pre-pandemic levels. In the
This is National Small Business Week
It’s National Small Business Week. President and CEO of the Midwest Independent Retailers Association, Bill Wild, the former mayor of Westland, says small businesses have a lot to deal with now. “They’re not immune from the changes
Bridgman Open-Air Market Sets Opening Date for Seventh Season
The Bridgman Open Air Market will reopen for the summer on Sunday, May 14. Market manager and founder Nick Schmidt tells us it started about six years ago, featuring locally grown produce, and took off. “We actually
More than 60 volunteers help lay track at Michigan Flywheelers Museum
Despite the prediction of rain, more than 65 volunteers showed up at the Michigan Flywheelers Museum this past weekend for the first Black River Railroad work weekend. The group was helping to lay track for the museum’s
Tickets available for Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff
Coming up in July will be the Krasl Art Fair on the Bluff in downtown St. Joseph, and organizers are inviting everyone to get their tickets now. The Krasl told us more: The Krasl Art Fair on
Benton Harbor Commissioners approve Retail Alley proposal
Benton Harbor City Commissioners have approved a proposal from Cornerstone Alliance for a new event and gathering space downtown. The Downtown Alley Retail Project would see an alley that spans the block bounded by Pipestone Avenue, West
South Shore Health & Racquet Club seeks to build new pickleball facility
More pickleball courts could soon be coming to southwest Michigan. South Shore Health and Racquet Club in St. Joseph Township are seeking to build a facility to house new pickleball courts on their property at 3630 Tennis
Berrien County Youth Fair Exhibitor Handbooks available
The Berrien County Youth Fair has made exhibitor handbooks available. The BCYF filled us in: Exhibitor handbooks are available now! A huge thanks to Andrews University for the sponsoring and printing of the 2023 Exhibitor Handbooks. Books