Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Announces Business Recognition Breakfast Keynote Speaker & Tickets on Sale
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Arthur Havlicek President & CEO info@smrchamber.com 269-932-4042Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Announces Business Recognition Breakfast Keynote Speaker &Tickets on Sale FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 15, 2025 St. Joseph, MI – The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is proud to announce the keynote speaker for their annual Business Recognition Breakfast Awards Ceremony & Annual Meeting, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Corewell Health,
Lake Michigan College sonography students offer free 3D/4D ultrasounds for 2025
Lake Michigan College sonography students offer free 3D/4D ultrasounds BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — The Lake Michigan College Sonography Department is offering free 3D/4D ultrasounds to the community. This opportunity is open to all expectant parents, providing a chance to see your baby using the latest ultrasound technology. LMC Diagnostic Medical Sonography students, under the supervision of qualified professionals, will use prenatal ultrasound machines to capture multiple pictures of your baby. To
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Regional Chamber, Lincoln Township to Host Business Roundtable Focused on Building a Stronger Community
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Arthur Havlicek President & CEO info@smrchamber.com 269-932-4042 Regional Chamber, Lincoln Township to Host Business Roundtable Focused on Building a Stronger Community FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 15, 2025 Lincoln Township, MI – The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is inviting business owners and community leaders in Lincoln Charter Township to participate in a conversation on the future of the local business environment at an upcoming Business
Lake Michigan College Hosts Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week
Lake Michigan College Hosts Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week Lake Michigan College and its Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are proud to announce the return of the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Week, taking place January 20–25, 2025. This year’s theme, Creating the Beloved Community, highlights Dr. King’s inspiring vision of a world anchored in justice, equality, and compassion—where love triumphs over hate. Dr. King’s dream of a “beloved community” calls for bold,
Tickets now on sale for Lake Michigan College Foundation Student Benefit Auction 33 presented by Car
Tickets now on sale for Lake Michigan College Foundation Student Benefit Auction 33 presented by Carolyn Hanson BENTON HARBOR, MICH. – The Lake Michigan College Foundation will host its Student Benefit Auction 33 presented by Carolyn Hanson at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1, in the LMC Mendel Center Grand Upton Hall on the Benton Harbor Campus. Tickets are now on sale for the black-tie optional event, which includes an evening of food, cocktails, live music, dancing, and the opportunity to bid on a wide
Tickets now on sale for Lake Michigan College Foundation Student Benefit Auction 33 presented by Carolyn Hanson
The Lake Michigan College Foundation will host its Student Benefit Auction 33 presented by Carolyn Hanson at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1, in the LMC Mendel Center Grand Upton Hall on the Benton Harbor Campus. Tickets are now on sale for the black-tie optional event, which includes an evening of food, cocktails, live music, dancing, and the opportunity to bid on a wide variety of must-have auction items. Since its inception in 1988 as the Winner’s Circle Auction, the Student Benefit Auction has become a
Low Family Foundation Donates $50,000 to Fernwood Botanical Garden 2024
The Low Family Foundation, created by Joseph N. and Rosemary E. Low in 2023, recently donated $50,000 to Fernwood Botanical Garden in Niles, Michigan. Foundation Advisory Board Chairperson John N. Low presented a check to Fernwood’s Executive Director, Mary Krinock. Fernwood was selected for its commitment to excellence and significance to the community as a placemaker—a cultural resource and education center. In 2024, it celebrated its 60th anniversary as a public garden, with the mission to enrich
Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Awarded $60,000 from Corewell Health Foundation Southwest Michigan
Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Awarded $60,000 from Corewell Health Foundation Southwest Michigan to Support Key Initiatives December 26, 2024 St. Joseph, Michigan – The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is proud to announce it has been awarded a total of $60,000 from the Corewell Health Foundation Southwest Michigan to support two of its 501(c)3 subsidiaries, the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Foundation and Discover Southwest Michigan. The award will help strengthen the Chamber's
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Buchanan Boat Launch Reconstruction Project Funded by Michigan DNR Grant
The City of Buchanan announced today that it has received a $230,000 grant award from the Michigan DNR Natural Resources Trust Fund for the construction of a new boat launch at Riverfront Park on the St. Joseph River in Buchanan. According to the DNR website, the Buchanan grant application scored the 3rd highest in the State of Michigan out of 105 development applications submitted. The award comes on the heels of last year's submittal that was awarded $230,000 for an ADA-accessible kayak launch at
