Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Announces 2026 Business Recognition Breakfast Award Nominees
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Arthur Havlicek President & CEO info@smrchamber.com 269-932-4042Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Announces 2026 Business Recognition Breakfast Award Nominees FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 20, 2025 St. Joseph, MI – The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is proud to announce the nominees for their annual Business Recognition Breakfast Awards Ceremony & Annual Meeting, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Corewell Health, Honor Credit Union
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CHILI TOUR RETURNS TO DOWNTOWN ST. JOE, JANUARY 30
Whether visitors like their chili mild, sweet or fiery hot they will find more than 20 ways to chase away the winter chill during the return of the annual Chili Tour on January 30. The event takes place from 5:00p-8:00p in downtown St. Joe. Participating businesses and restaurants will offer samples of their favorite chili recipes in hopes of earning the People’s Choice Award, determined by popular vote, or the Chili Pepper Award, determined by a panel of judges. "For a $5 fee, you can obtain a map
For Immediate Release: Visit Southwest Michigan in Partnership with Mid-West Family Marketing and Me
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Marcy Simpson Executive Director Visit Southwest Michigan 269.925.6301 msimpson@swmichigan.org Visit Southwest Michigan in Partnership with Mid-West Family Marketing and Media Launches New Radio Station, 106.1 FM Official Launch and Ribbon Cutting Set for Monday, January 26 at noon FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 9th, 2026 SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN – Visit Southwest Michigan is excited to announce the launch of Visit Southwest Michigan Radio, airing on 106.1
Michigan minimum wage and unemployment benefit increases take effect Jan. 1
From the Michigan Chamber of Commerce: What's new: Michigan employers will face higher wage and benefit costs beginning Jan. 1, 2026, as both the state minimum wage and unemployment benefit caps increase under recently enacted laws. The big picture: The wage and benefit increases were passed despite the Michigan Chamber’s strong opposition under the Democratic trifecta in 2024.Michigan’s minimum wage will rise from $12.48 to $13.73/hour under the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (IWOWA).
Regional Chamber’s HYPE Pitch Competition Fuels Dreams for Young Entrepreneurs
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Arthur Havlicek President & CEO info@smrchamber.com 269-932-4042 Regional Chamber’s HYPE Pitch Competition Fuels Dreams for Young Entrepreneurs November 21, 2024 Stevensville, MI – Southwest Michigan’s brightest entrepreneurial talent gathered at the Watermark Solarium last night for the debut of HYPE – Highlighting Young Professional Excellence. Hosted by the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber in partnership with the Emerge Innovation Hub, this dynamic
