2025 Cass County Kids Set to Receive Backpacks Filled with School Supplies from United Way of Southwest Michigan
CASS COUNTY, MI – United Way of Southwest Michigan is gearing up to ensure that every child in Cass County has the tools they need to succeed for the upcoming school year as part of School Supply Spectacular. The annual event is back for another year to provide free backpacks filled with essential school supplies to local students. Though registration for the event is now closed and all school supply recipient spots are filled, the media is still invited to cover this event. This year’s event will
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HYPE Returns: Shark Tank-Style Event to Empower Young Entrepreneurs in Southwest Michigan
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Jasmine Hansen Events Director jhansen@smrchamber.com https://smrchamber.com/hype/ (269) 932-4605HYPE Returns: Shark Tank-Style Event to Empower Young Entrepreneurs in Southwest MichiganEvent Set for Wednesday, November 19th at the Watermark Solarium in Stevensville FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 1st, 2025 SAINT JOSEPH, MI — The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber, in partnership with Emerge Innovation Hub, is proud to announce the return of HYPE –
Focused On Student Success, LMC Foundation Offering Scholarships For Free Textbooks To Recent High School Graduates Attending LMC
Focused On Student Success, LMC Foundation Offering Scholarships For Free Textbooks To Recent High School Graduates Attending LMC Benton Harbor, MI. - Thanks to the donors of the Lake Michigan College Foundation, recent high school graduates will have another barrier removed to ease their transition to higher education. The LMC Foundation will be covering the cost of textbooks for LMC students who qualify under the LMC Guarantee, a financial aid program for in-district high school students. “Study
Chamber, LMC Launch New Management Accelerator Program
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Sarah Spoonholtz Membership Director sspoonholtz@smrchamber.com Chamber, LMC Launch New Management Accelerator Program Applications Due August 1st FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 22, 2025 Benton Harbor MI - The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber, in collaboration with Lake Michigan College and Legata Leadership Solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its latest leadership development initiative: Management Accelerator. This cutting-edge program is
Ken Flowers of Lake Michigan College Selected for the Aspen Institute’s Rising Presidents Fellowship
Benton Harbor, MI — The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program (Aspen) recently announced that Dr. Ken Flowers, Executive Vice President at Lake Michigan College, is one of 40 exceptional leaders selected for the 2025-26 Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship. Chosen from more than 120 applicants nationwide, Dr. Flowers joins a distinguished cohort of future college presidents who are dedicated to advancing student success and equity in higher education. The Aspen Rising Presidents Fellowship
LMC students earn spots on Spring 2025 President’s, Dean’s Lists
Lake Michigan College has announced the names of students recognized for academic achievement during the 2025 Spring semester.There were 69 students named to the President’s List, achieving a 4.0 GPA at full-time status. The Dean’s List, meanwhile, includes 195 full-time students and 474 part-time students who achieved a 3.5 GPA or higher.President’s ListBangorIsabel GarciaBarodaHailey Cote, Charley KrackerBenton Harbor Hailey Mercado, David Nichols, Emma Stout, Nathaniel TurnerBerrien CenterSteven
