Lake Michigan College Employees Spread Holiday Cheer Through Annual Food Basket Event
Lake Michigan College Employees Spread Holiday Cheer Through Annual Food Basket Event BENTON HARBOR, MICH. – Lake Michigan College (LMC) employees continued a beloved tradition on December 17 by delivering holiday food baskets to individuals and families in need. This year marked the 41st anniversary of the annual Holiday Food Basket (HFB) event, with 50 baskets packed and delivered thanks to the collective effort of approximately 30 employees and their family members. The recipients included 40
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Buchanan Boat Launch Reconstruction Project Funded by Michigan DNR Grant
The City of Buchanan announced today that it has received a $230,000 grant award from the Michigan DNR Natural Resources Trust Fund for the construction of a new boat launch at Riverfront Park on the St. Joseph River in Buchanan. According to the DNR website, the Buchanan grant application scored the 3rd highest in the State of Michigan out of 105 development applications submitted. The award comes on the heels of last year's submittal that was awarded $230,000 for an ADA-accessible kayak launch at
Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar Announces Farewell Open House and Retail Day
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Sarah Spoonholtz sspoonholtz@smrchamber.com 269-932-4040Full Circle Café & Espresso Bar AnnouncesFarewell Open House and Retail Day Come say goodbye, Sunday December 22nd December 16, 2024 Stevensville, Michigan – After eight and a half years in business Full Circle Café and Espresso Bar has announced their last day in business will be Sunday, December 22nd. Owners Jayme and Ryan Bendoski invite friends, customers, and the community to join them for a
SOUTH BEND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO DELIVER 2600 TEDDY BEARS TO CHILDREN IN AREA HOSPITALS
South Bend International Airport’s (SBN) thirteenth annual Bears in the Air program is providing more than 2600 teddy bears to children in five area hospitals. The bears will be delivered by SBN’s CEO & Executive Director Mike Daigle and SBN team members December 18-20, 2024, to Saint Joseph Mishawaka & Plymouth Medical Centers, Beacon Children’s Hospital, Elkhart General Hospital, and Corewell Health Lakeland Hospital. Media is invited to the following deliveries: Wednesday, December 18:9:00
2025 Business Recognition Award Nominations Now Open
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Arthur Havlicek President & CEO info@smrchamber.com 269-932-4042 2025 Business Recognition Award Nominations Now Open Chamber Seeking Public Nominations for Individuals and Businesses December 10, 2024 St. Joseph, MI – As 2024 draws to a close, the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is looking for outstanding individuals and businesses who have made an impact in and around our community over the last year for their 2025 Business Recognition Awards.
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$3.1M SECURED TO SUPPORT SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN EMPLOYERS
Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren has secured $3.1M in competitive grants from the State of Michigan’s Going PRO Talent Fund to help 43 local employers enhance their workforce. The grants awarded provide funds to local employers for training, developing, and retaining employees. “Being a demand driven organization means that we put employers at the top of our priority list,” said Mark O’Reilly, Director of Business Solutions at Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren. “We know that training is
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United Federal Credit Union Strengthens Small Business Loan Program with Highly Experienced SBA Lend
United Federal Credit Union (United) is strengthening its Small Business Administration team with the addition of six highly experienced lending specialists, furthering the credit union’s commitment to supporting local entrepreneurs and fostering economic growth across the country. Leading the credit union’s SBA lending team will be Brad Rogers, United’s Commercial Credit Manager. Rogers has over 20 years of SBA lending experience with previous roles as SBA credit officer, underwriting manager, and
Horizon Bank Welcomes Stacey Stephens as Vice President, Senior Commercial Loan Officer
Bruce Piekarski, Market President, is pleased to announce Stacey Stephens as Vice President, Sr. Commercial Loan Officer. In her role, Stephens will expand market share through loan and deposit growth in Southwest Michigan & North Central Indiana, while maintaining and strengthening existing business client base. She will provide exceptional customer service and sound financial advice by leveraging industry experience and community involvement. Stephens holds a bachelor’s in public administration from
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Wishing you a safe and joyful Thanksgiving surrounded by the people and things you cherish most.
MERRY & BRIGHT WEEKEND, DEC. 6-8, FILLS DOWNTOWN ST. JOSEPHWITH HOLIDAY CHEER ST. JOSEPH, MICH. — Celebrate the winter season in Michigan’s Great Southwest! Merry & Bright Weekend invites the Southwest Michigan community to enjoy four festive events: Light up the Bluff, Reindog Parade, Santa’s House and the Holiday Artisan Fair. Light up the Bluff kicks off Merry & Bright Weekend on Friday, December 6. At 6:00p, the St. Joseph High School Choir begins with Christmas carols followed by the tree
Lake Michigan College to Host Law Enforcement Hiring Fair
People considering a career in public safety are invited to attend a Law Enforcement Hiring Fair hosted by Lake Michigan College from 5–7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10. The open house-style event will be held in the Hanson Technology Center on LMC’s Benton Harbor campus located at 2755 E. Napier Ave.Attendees can talk with representatives from city, township, and county law enforcement departments throughout Southwest Michigan about career opportunities within those organizations. Agencies expected to attend
The Greater Southwest Chapter of Credit Unions Donate $9,000 to Michigan Food Pantries
The Greater Southwest Chapter of Credit Unions Donate $9,000 to Michigan Food Pantries SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, NOVEMBER 25, 2024--On behalf of the Greater Southwest Chapter of Credit Unions, area credit unions are proud to donate a total of $9,000 to support three Michigan food pantries this holiday season. Each organization will receive $3,000 to help provide essential resources and nutritious meals to local families in need. The three recipient organizations are: Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes
