LMC Visual & Performing Arts Department Holding Auditions for Spring Musical
The Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Department will hold open auditions for the Spring production of “School of Rock,” based on the Paramount movie by Mike White, book by Julian Fellowes, lyrics by Glenn Slater, and new music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. This production will be directed by Susan Matheny and produced by LMC Instructor of Theatre Shalico Sain. Students and community members are invited to participate in auditions set for 12-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7; 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8;
MICHIGAN WORKS! CELEBRATES SIX AWARDEES IN HONOR OF NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK
MICHIGAN WORKS! CELEBRATES SIX AWARDEES IN HONOR OF NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK BENTON HARBOR, Mich.- National Apprenticeship week 2024 is underway and Michigan Works! joined forces with local employers to celebrate apprentices that have made a lasting impact in their industry. This nationwide celebration provides Michigan Works! Berrien, Cass, Van Buren the opportunity to highlight how Registered Apprenticeship Programs can help address some of our nation’s most pressing workforce challenges. To
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Be Healthy Berrien Receives $45,000 AEP Foundation Grant to Support Benton Harbor Healthy Corner Sto
Be Healthy Berrien Receives $45,000 AEP Foundation Grant to Support Benton Harbor Healthy Corner Store and Farmers Market The American Electric Power (AEP) Foundation has awarded Be Healthy Berrien a $45,000 grant to enhance access to nutritious, locally sourced foods in Benton Harbor through the Healthy Corner Store Initiative and the Benton Harbor Farmers Market. These initiatives aim to improve food access for local residents and foster a healthier community. Anchored by United Way of Southwest
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Honor Credit Union Announces Winners of 2024 Annual Teacher Awards
Honor Credit Union is excited to announce the recipients of its Annual Teacher Awards for 2024, celebrating 15 years of supporting educators with a total of $40,000 awarded to 40 outstanding teachers across its 28 member center communities. Each winning teacher received a $500 digital gift card to enhance their classrooms, reflecting a $5,000 increase from 2023. Originally founded as Berrien Teachers Credit Union 90 years ago, Honor continues its mission to give back, and proudly honors the
Lake Michigan College, Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber seek applications for Leadership Accelerator
Lake Michigan College, Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber seek applications for Leadership Accelerator BENTON HARBOR, MICH. – Applications are now available for Southwest Michigan’s premier leadership training program. Leadership Accelerator, a collaboration between Lake Michigan College and the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber of Commerce, has its’ next cohort beginning January 23, 2025. Leadership Accelerator is an intensive seven-month program designed to engage, empower, and develop the next
Honor's Holiday Donation Drop
Honor’s Holiday Donation Drop: Spreading Cheer and Support Across Michigan BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 4, 2024 - This holiday season, Honor Credit Union is proud to announce the launch of its Holiday Donation Drop, a statewide initiative aimed at supporting individuals and families in need. Thirteen of Honor's member centers throughout Michigan have partnered with local non-profits and charitable organizations to collect essential items such as toys, clothing, food, and other
Corewell Health earns international recognition for its use of health information and technology to improve patient outcomes; first in Michigan to receive the honor since 2018
News Release Corewell Health earns international recognition for its use of health information and technology to improve patient outcomes; first in Michigan to receive the honor since 2018 The health system is recognized as a 2024 HIMSS Davies Award recipient FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Deanna Lites deanna.lites@corewellhealth.org Grand Rapids, Southfield, Mich., October 31, 2024 – Corewell HealthTM earned a 2024 HIMSS Davies Award of Excellence – the first health
Regional Chamber, Realtors, to Host Two-Day Housing Event with Strong Towns Founder and Best-Selling Author Chuck Marohn
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Arthur Havlicek President & CEO info@smrchamber.com 269-932-4042 Regional Chamber, Realtors, to Host Two-Day Housing Event with Strong Towns Founder and Best-Selling Author Chuck Marohn Strong Towns: Escaping the House Trap is coming to Southwest Michigan on December 12th & 13th October 28, 2024 St. Joseph, MI - The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber, in collaboration with the Southwestern Michigan Association of REALTORS®, is proud to host the “Escaping
Lake Michigan College Honors Dr. Sue Balmes with Professor Emeritus Title
Lake Michigan College Honors Dr. Sue Balmes with Professor Emeritus Title BENTON HARBOR, MICH. – At its October board meeting, the Lake Michigan College Board of Trustees proudly bestowed the prestigious title of Professor Emeritus upon Dr. Sue Balmes, honoring her 20 years of exceptional service, academic leadership, and unwavering commitment to student success. Dr. Balmes has made a lasting impact on the college and the broader community through her contributions to biological sciences, global
Greater Bridgman Area Chamber & Growth Alliance Announces Annual Meeting Highlighting Achievements a
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nancy Kiernan CGA Director 269-285-2152 nkiernan@bridgmancga.org Greater Bridgman Area Chamber & Growth Alliance Announces Annual Meeting Highlighting Achievements and Future Goals October 28, 2024 Bridgman, Michigan – The Greater Bridgman Area Chamber & Growth Alliance (Greater Bridgman CGA) is excited to share details on their 2024 Annual Meeting, to be held on Thursday, November 14th at Haymarket Taproom, with doors opening at 5:00 p.m. and the
LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE NAMED ONE OF THE TOP COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN UNITED STATES
LAKE MICHIGAN COLLEGE NAMED ONE OF THE TOP COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN UNITED STATES BENTON HARBOR, MICH. – Lake Michigan College has earned national recognition as one of the top community colleges in the US and the best in Michigan, according to Smart Asset’s 2024 Best Community Colleges in the U.S study[1]. This recognition highlights LMC’s commitment to academic excellence, student success, affordability, and its positive impact on the community. Smart Asset, a leading financial technology company,
Martin Luther King III to speak at MLK monuments unveiling and celebration November 19
Martin Luther King III to speak at MLK monuments unveiling and celebration November 19 Unified Civic Monuments ProjectMedia contact: info@unifiedmonuments.org, 269.861.6533 Benton Harbor, Mich. - The Unified Civic Monuments Project announces that Martin Luther King III, the eldest son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, will visit the Twin Cities community as the honored guest and speaker at a celebration of the double unveiling of monuments dedicated to his father. On Tuesday,
