SOUTH BEND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT SEES RECORD NUMBER OF PASSENGERS TAKE OFF IN MARCH
For the first time ever, South Bend International Airport (SBN) had more than 50,000 people depart on flights in a single month. March 2025 enplanements – an industry metric indicating the number of people boarding an airplane from a specific airport – increased 24.6% year-over-year from 40,612 to 50,602. At the end of the first quarter, SBN enplanements reached 134,624, a 27.7% increase over the first quarter of 2024. Historically, in the aviation industry, January and February are the slowest months of
Health Elevated Pelvic Health Therapy Moves to New Space
Health Elevated, a concierge pelvic health practice dedicated to empowering women through personalized care and education, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its new office in downtown St. Joseph. A ribbon cutting and open house celebration will take place on Wednesday, May 14th, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with the official ribbon cutting ceremony beginning at 11:30 a.m. Community members, local leaders, and healthcare professionals are invited to join owner Amy Underwood in
United Way of Southwest Michigan’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program Returns $1.3 Million in Tax Refunds to the Community
United Way of Southwest Michigan’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, commonly known as VITA (pronounced VYE-tuh), is excited to announce the program’s volunteers assisted over 1,100 clients across Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties with tax preparation & filing. The result is over $1.3 Million in tax refunds returned to Southwest Michigan residents through this vital program.“This program is so integral to the ALICE population,” stated Anna Murphy, President & CEO of United Way of Southwest
Former Stevensville Post Office to Be Redeveloped as Creative Agency Headquarters
The Village of Stevensville has approved a Commercial Redevelopment Act (CRA) tax abatement supporting the redevelopment of a historic downtown property. The former U.S. Post Office at 2797 Kimmel Street, a mid-century building constructed in 1963, will be transformed into the new headquarters of Applied arts, a creative services agency serving clients nationwide. Vacant since 2022 and most recently home to retailer Black Arsenal, the 3,300-square-foot facility will undergo a comprehensive renovation
2025 SWMI & National February Housing Market Picked up 49 Percent Over February
“Southwest Michigan’s housing market sales in March 2025 picked up from a sluggish February performance and ended with an explosive finish. All figures increased by double digits, except for sales year-to-date. Sales increased 49 percent over that in February with selling prices increasing 1-3 percent higher in March. ,” stated Luke Jeffries, Association Executive, Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS ® , Inc. Jeffries continued, “The number of houses sold in March jumped 12 percent to 226 from
MDARD Opens Underserved, Value-Added, and Regional Food Systems Grant Opportunity
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) is now accepting grant proposals for the latest round of the Underserved, Value-Added, and Regional Food Systems Grant. Grant proposals must be received by 5 p.m. EST on June 11, 2025. Thanks to continued investments through Governor Whitmer's bipartisan budget, these grant funds support traditionally underserved businesses, cultivate value-added agricultural processing and strengthen area supply chains and regional food systems. Last
Cornerstone Alliance Welcomes Greg King ?as Director of Economic Development
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Christina Frank P: (269) 757-0291 cfrank@cstonealliance.org April 15, 2025 Cornerstone Alliance Welcomes Greg King as Director of Economic Development Benton Harbor, MI – April 15, 2025 – Cornerstone Alliance, the lead economic development organization for Berrien County, Michigan, proudly welcomes Greg King, MPA as its Director of Economic Development. King joins the organization’s Economic Development Department, which is focused on business attraction,
SOUTH BEND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND LOCAL OFFICIALS TO CUT RIBBON ON CONSOLIDATED QUICK TURNAROUND FACILITY
South Bend International Airport (SBN) will unveil its $7.3 million Consolidated Quick Turnaround (QTA) Facility on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. with a celebratory ribbon cutting. The new QTA allows SBN’s rental car operators to perform back of house services in a consolidated, modern facility in proximity to the rental car parking lot.With automated car washes, four detail bays, four service bays, and a 10,000-gallon fuel farm, the QTA provides Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and National with
Cornerstone Alliance Launches Plan to Boost Berrien County Growth
Cornerstone Alliance has officially launched its 2025 Strategic Action Plan, a focused and action-oriented blueprint designed to expand economic opportunity, strengthen communities, and enhance development throughout Berrien County. Approved by the Board of Directors on March 18, this plan reflects the vision of newly appointed President & CEO Marla Schneider and marks a significant step toward a more coordinated and impactful approach to regional development.“Cornerstone Alliance has been a trusted part of
