With Major Refurbishment Milestones Achieved, Palisades Advances Toward Restart
With Major Refurbishment Milestones Achieved, Palisades Advances Toward Restart, Prompting the Beginning of Preparatory Site Construction Planning by the Holtec/Hyundai Team to Build the Pioneer 1 & 2 SMR-300 Units We are pleased to announce that Holtec Palisades has successfully completed passivation of its primary system, which is an essential step to ensure long-term equipment reliability and a key milestone in the ongoing
Wine Industry Hiring Fair Open to Job Seekers April 8 at Lake Michigan College
In preparation for the upcoming tourism and growing seasons, local wineries, vineyards, and wine-adjacent businesses will gather for a hiring fair at the Welch Center for Wine and Viticulture Technology on the Lake Michigan College Benton Harbor Campus. The free event is open to all job seekers and will be held from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, April 8. Attendees can expect a free-flowing, informal atmosphere where they can move between employer tables, learn about available positions, and speak directly with hiring
2026 SWMI & National February Housing Market Showed lower sales, rising listing inventory, lower prices, and a drop in mortgage rate drop
“After a cold start in January for the SWMI housing market, February market activity did not defrost. The number of houses sold in February fell to 137 houses, the lowest level since 2009. The inventory of houses for sale, selling prices, and the mortgage rate all dropped below those in February 2025. Selling prices peaked in February 2025 in the year-over- year comparison that includes prices back to 2006,” stated Luke Jeffries, Association Executive, Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS ® ,
SOUTH BEND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COLLECTING DONATIONS FOR TSA EMPLOYEES
South Bend International Airport (SBN) is collecting donations for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees who are working without pay due to the partial government shutdown. Items can be dropped off at the Airport Information office daily from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. Airport Information is located near baggage claim across from the gift shop. The most needed items are:Gas cards to specific gas stations such as Speedway, Meijer, or Kroger. Gas cards must be in $10 denominations and cannot
Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Earns Statewide Award for Advancing Michigan's Economic Development Strategy
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Arthur Havlicek President & CEO info@smrchamber.com 269-932-4042 Pictured (Left to Right): Spencer Lucker, Director of Strategic Talent Initiatives for the MEDC; Arthur Havlicek, President & CEO of the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber; and Julia Rapaport, Chief of Staff for Michigan Population Growth Office. Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Earns Statewide Award for Advancing Michigan’s Economic Development Strategy MEDC recognition reflects the
Regional Chamber’s HYPE Pitch Competition Fuels Dreams for Young Entrepreneurs
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Arthur Havlicek President & CEO info@smrchamber.com 269-932-4042 Regional Chamber’s HYPE Pitch Competition Fuels Dreams for Young Entrepreneurs November 21, 2024 Stevensville, MI – Southwest Michigan’s brightest entrepreneurial talent gathered at the Watermark Solarium last night for the debut of HYPE – Highlighting Young Professional Excellence. Hosted by the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber in partnership with the Emerge Innovation Hub, this dynamic
