Breeze to Connect South Bend with Washington Dulles International Airport -- Service Starting November 8 with Fares from $49* One Way --
Breeze Airways, the premium leisure low-cost carrier offering affordable nonstop service across the U.S., today announced service to Washington Dulles International Airport from South Bend, starting November 8. Breeze also recently announced additional new service from South Bend to Orlando and Fort Myers. From South Bend, IN to: • Washington Dulles, VA (Monday and Friday, starting November 8, one way from $49*); • Orlando, FL (Thursdays and Sundays, starting November 7); and • Fort Myers, FL
Southwest Michigan Workforce Leaders Honored as Shining Stars by Michigan Works! Association
Two local workforce development leaders were awarded Michigan Works! ‘Shining Star’ awards by the Michigan Works! Association for going above and beyond to help job seekers and employers in Southwestern Michigan. The Shining Star awards celebrate Michigan Works! frontline staff who, through dedication and outstanding contributions to workforce development, personify the Michigan Works! mission. This year’s local honorees include: Lynette Page is the Business Solutions Coordinator for Michigan Works!
Michigan Reconnect lowers minimum eligibility age to 21 for tuition-free community college, extends
Michigan Reconnect lowers minimum eligibility age to 21 for tuition-free community college, extends deadline to Dec 31, 2024BENTON HARBOR, Mich. —Michigan Reconnect, a tuition-free community college scholarship program that pays for students to attend community college tuition-free, recently changed the minimum eligibility age from 25 to 21 and extended the deadline to December 31 of this year.“By temporarily lowering the age for Michigan Reconnect from 25 to 21, we're opening doors of opportunity for up to
Lake Michigan College and Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Team Up to Offer Bootcamp on Professio
Lake Michigan College and Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Team Up to Offer Bootcamp on Professionalism, Soft Skills Benton Harbor, MI – Soft skills are becoming a significant challenge for employers both nationally and locally. To tackle this issue head-on, Lake Michigan College and the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber of Commerce are collaborating once again to offer a one-day bootcamp on professionalism and soft skills next month. The "Professional and Soft Skills Bootcamp" will take place on
MICHIGAN WORKS! ANNOUNCES EMPLOYER LINEUP AT UPCOMING JOB FAIR - THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19TH
MICHIGAN WORKS! ANNOUNCES EMPLOYER LINEUP AT UPCOMING JOB FAIR BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- If you’re looking for a job, you’ll want to join Michigan Works! at their next hiring event where an estimated 25 employers will be meeting with candidates to fill their open positions. The next hiring event will take place on Thursday, September 19 from 10:00 am- 2:00 pm at the Michigan Works! Service Center, located at 499 West Main Street in Benton Harbor. Last month’s hiring event brought 25 employers and 310 job
United Way of Southwest Michigan Holds Impactful Business After Hours Event with the Southwest Michi
United Way of Southwest Michigan Holds Impactful Business After Hours Event with the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Featuring 2025-2028 Agenda for Change The event gave local businesses, organizations, and United Way donors an opportunity to tour the Southwest Michigan office and learn about the new Agenda for Change impact areas ST. JOSEPH, MI – United Way of Southwest Michigan hosted over 100 community leaders from area businesses and organizations, alongside donors, Board members and impact
2024 SWMI & National Housing Market July Sales Grew, Prices Set Records, & Inventory Dropped
“In July, the housing market turned hot just like the weather in SWMI. House sales surpassed sales at the same time a year ago, which only happened three times in 2024. Selling prices continued to grow and set records in the year-over-year comparison that reaches back to 2006. July sales and prices also outshined those in June 2024 to bring year-to-date numbers up above that in 2023, with one exception,” stated Alan Jeffries, Association Executive, Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®,
Hannapel Welcomes Eighth Location
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Arthur Havlicek President & CEO info@smrchamber.com 269-932-4042 Hannapel Welcomes Eighth Location Bridgman Ribbon Cutting on August 27th August 21, 2024 Bridgman, Michigan – One of Southwest Michigan’s leaders in home improvement products has expanded its family-owned business to a new eighth location in the former Zielke Homes & Improvement in Bridgman. Located on Red Arrow Highway just north of the I-94 interchange, Hannapel has been dedicated to
