PRESS RELEASE: KRUGGEL LAWTON ANNOUNCES NEW BUSINESS LEADERSHIP SUMMIT IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN'
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Ashley Meyerdierks Marketing Manager 574.289.4011 ameyerdierks@klcpas.com KRUGGEL LAWTON ANNOUNCES NEW BUSINESS LEADERSHIP SUMMIT IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUGUST 4, 2026 SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Kruggel Lawton CPAs is expanding its signature CFO Summit with the introduction of a new program in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Building on nearly two decades of success, the firm is launching the Business Leadership Summit, designed to deliver timely
NJCAA recognizes 27 LMC student-athletes for academic excellence
The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has recognized 27 Lake Michigan College Red Hawk student-athletes for outstanding academic achievement during the 2025-2026 season. Of the honorees, four Red Hawks earned First Team recognition with a perfect 4.00 GPA, 10 earned Second Team honors, and 13 earned Third Team honors. The students represent eight of the College's nine intercollegiate athletic programs, with academic honorees in men's and women's soccer, men’s and women’s cross country,
Lake Michigan College's Teaching Winery Wins Three Medals at 2026 Michigan Governor's Cup
Student-made wines from Lake Michigan College’s commercial teaching winery, Lake Michigan Vintners, earned three medals in the 2026 Taste Michigan Governor’s Cup, the fourth annual edition of Michigan’s only statewide, industry-driven wine competition. The contest drew 214 entries from 44 wineries across the state, all judged in blind tastings by trade professionals from the Beverage Testing Institute.Lake Michigan Vintners’ 2025 Sauvignon Blanc and 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon each earned Silver Medals, while
LMC students earn spots on Spring 2026 President’s, Dean’s Lists
Lake Michigan College has announced the names of students recognized for academic achievement during the 2026 Spring semester.There were 81 students named to the President’s List, achieving a 4.0 GPA at full-time status. The Dean’s List, meanwhile, includes 203 full-time students and 481 part-time students who achieved a 3.5 GPA or higher.President’s ListAlleganJeannie SalinasJovie SprayBangorCarter HullBlanca Martinez-ParraBarodaEllery KrugerBenton Harbor Caleb DamoahMaxwell HesterMadeline KelleyHailey
Lake Michigan College Police Academy cadets recognized during 2026 graduation ceremony
Lake Michigan College recognized 14 graduates of its Spring 2026 Police Academy during a ceremony on Wednesday, July 8, in the LMC Mendel Center Jenkins Theatre on the College’s Benton Harbor campus. LMC reintroduced its Police Academy in 2024 after a 42-year program hiatus to address a growing local need for the next generation of law enforcement professionals. With the completion of the third program session, 41 cadets have graduated and gone on to serve with 14 area city, township, and county departments
Regional Chamber Honors and Celebrates the 2025 HYPE Winners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jasmine Hansen Events Director jhansen@smrchamber.com 269-932-4605 Regional Chamber Honors and Celebrates the 2025 HYPE Winners November 20, 2025 Stevensville, MI – Southwest Michigan’s brightest entrepreneurial talent gathered at the Watermark Solarium last night for the second annual HYPE – Highlighting Young Professional Excellence. Hosted by the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber in partnership with the Emerge Innovation Hub, this dynamic event
