2025 Business Recognition Award Nominations Now Open
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Arthur Havlicek President & CEO info@smrchamber.com 269-932-4042 2025 Business Recognition Award Nominations Now Open Chamber Seeking Public Nominations for Individuals and Businesses December 10, 2024 St. Joseph, MI – As 2024 draws to a close, the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is looking for outstanding individuals and businesses who have made an impact in and around our community over the last year for their 2025 Business Recognition Awards.
Lincoln Township Public Library Announces Re-Opening Celebration
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Arthur Havlicek President & CEO info@smrchamber.com 269-932-4042 Lincoln Township Public Library Announces Re-Opening Celebration Ribbon Cutting Set for December 14th December 9, 2024 Stevensville, MI - After an extensive renovation, the Lincoln Township Public Library is set to officially reopen on Saturday, December 14th at 10:00 a.m. The ribbon cutting, hosted by the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber, will welcome the community back to the Library.
Lake Michigan College recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting
Lake Michigan College recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting BENTON HARBOR, MICH. - The ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge (ALL IN) has recognized Lake Michigan College as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting. The initiative highlights colleges and universities for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation. LMC joins 471 colleges and universities honored for completing four core actions: Participating in the ALL IN
**New Date!!** AJ's Uptown Relaunches as The Garage on Ferry Street
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Arthur Havlicek President & CEO info@smrchamber.com 269-932-4042 Greetings! After much consideration, owners Rick Moreci and William Ranick have decided to postpone the ribbon cutting until Monday, December 9th at 6:00 p.m. The public relaunch party on Friday, December 6th will still happen at 9:00 p.m. Updated Schedule of Events: Public Grand Reopening Celebration:Date: December 6th, 2024Time: 9:00 p.m. VIP Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Details:New Date:
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Greater Bridgman Area Chamber & Growth Alliance Announces Holiday Village - December 14th
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nancy Kiernan CGA Director 269-285-2152 nkiernan@bridgmancga.org Downtown Bridgman to Welcome Holiday Village December 14th December 2, 2024 Bridgman, Michigan – In what can easily be described as a Norman Rockwell Christmas event, Bridgman’s Holiday Village is set to once again transform the downtown into a day of family fun on Saturday, December 14th. The event, which is organized and orchestrated by the Greater Bridgman Area Chamber & Growth Alliance, an
Jeremy T. Butler and Friends Celebrate “A Candlelight Christmas” at the Box Factory
Jeremy T. Butler and Friends Celebrate “A Candlelight Christmas”at the Box FactoryST. JOSEPH, MI – Join the Box Factory on December 21 for “A Candlelight Christmas” with treasured songs of the season. Jeremy T. Butler, of Benton Harbor, and his merry band of musicians will take the stage to perform original and traditional Christmas music. Come and celebrate the holiday spirit with the whole family! “A Candlelight Christmas” takes place at 7PM on Saturday, Dec. 21, at the Box Factory for the Arts, 1101
SBN TO CELEBRATE UNITED'S INAUGURAL FLIGHT TO WASHINGTON DULLES ON DEC. 4, 2024
SOUTH BEND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TO CELEBRATE UNITED’S INAUGURAL FLIGHT TO WASHINGTON DULLES ON DECEMBER 4, 2024 South Bend, IN. – Daily flights on United Express to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) from South Bend International Airport (SBN) take off on December 4, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. To celebrate, passengers on the inaugural flight will be treated to a gate party including a coffee bar, pastries, and SBN and United swag.Media should arrive at 9:00 a.m. at Airport Information to be escorted
AJ's Uptown Relaunches as The Garage on Ferry Street
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Arthur Havlicek President & CEO info@smrchamber.com 269-932-4042 AJ's Uptown Relaunches as The Garage on Ferry Street Ribbon Cutting & Relaunch Parties Set for December 5th & 6th December 2, 2024 Berrien Springs, MI - After years of service to the community, AJ’s Uptown Bar & Grill is embracing a bold new chapter in its rich history. On Thursday, December 5th, at 5:00 p.m. a special VIP Relaunch and rebrand of AJ’s Uptown Bar & Grill to The Garage on Ferry
ST. JOE WINTER BEER FEST RETURNS FEBRUARY 1, 2025, TICKETS ON SALE DECEMBER 1
ST. JOE WINTER BEER FEST RETURNS FEBRUARY 1, 2025,TICKETS ON SALE DECEMBER 1 ST. JOSEPH, MICH. — St. Joe Today invites everyone 21 years and older to come out of hibernation and meet up with friends at this lakeside destination during the 2025 St. Joe Winter Beer Fest. The event takes place on Saturday, February 1 from 12:00p-4:00p, outdoors, on the corner of Broad St. and Lake Blvd. in St. Joseph, Mich. With available tickets limited to only 1,050, Paul Knapp, executive director of St. Joe Today
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NOV. 29-30: HOLIDAY SHOPPERS WILL FIND GREAT BUYS THROUGHOUT SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN ON BLACK FRIDAY AND
HOLIDAY SHOPPERS WILL FIND GREAT BUYS THROUGHOUT SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN ON BLACK FRIDAY AND SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY, NOV. 29-30 ST. JOSEPH, MICH. — Holiday shoppers seeking great deals will find them throughout Southwest Michigan (SWMI), on Black Friday, November 29, and Small Business Saturday, November 30. “Discover unique, locally sourced gifts for everyone on your list,” said Paul Knapp, executive director of St. Joe Today. “From gourmet foods and handcrafted wines to one-of-a-kind toys and games, our
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Wishing you a safe and joyful Thanksgiving surrounded by the people and things you cherish most.
MERRY & BRIGHT WEEKEND, DEC. 6-8, FILLS DOWNTOWN ST. JOSEPHWITH HOLIDAY CHEER ST. JOSEPH, MICH. — Celebrate the winter season in Michigan’s Great Southwest! Merry & Bright Weekend invites the Southwest Michigan community to enjoy four festive events: Light up the Bluff, Reindog Parade, Santa’s House and the Holiday Artisan Fair. Light up the Bluff kicks off Merry & Bright Weekend on Friday, December 6. At 6:00p, the St. Joseph High School Choir begins with Christmas carols followed by the tree
Coloma/St. Joseph KOA Holiday Garners Elite Award
Coloma/St. Joseph KOA Garners Elite Ranking Riverside, Michigan, November 24, 2024:Over the past year, Kampgrounds of America (KOA) has taken a new approach to recognize campgrounds for their superior excellence, through a new award appropriately named the Icon Award. This new award involves a more targeted criteria that incorporates guest surveys (through the Net Promoter Score), year-over-year growth, and overall brand engagement. It then recognizes the top ten percent of similar size parks
The Greater Southwest Chapter of Credit Unions Donate $9,000 to Michigan Food Pantries
The Greater Southwest Chapter of Credit Unions Donate $9,000 to Michigan Food Pantries SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN, NOVEMBER 25, 2024--On behalf of the Greater Southwest Chapter of Credit Unions, area credit unions are proud to donate a total of $9,000 to support three Michigan food pantries this holiday season. Each organization will receive $3,000 to help provide essential resources and nutritious meals to local families in need. The three recipient organizations are: Kalamazoo Loaves and Fishes
OFFICIALS TO UNVEIL SBN'S NEW BUSINESS CENTER 11/22/24 at 10AM
OFFICIALS TO UNVEIL SOUTH BEND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT’S NEW BUSINESS CENTER South Bend, IN. – A new business center has opened in the concourse at South Bend International Airport (SBN). A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. with St. Joseph County Airport Authority Board President David Sage, South Bend Regional Chamber Director of Member Relations, and Notre Dame Federal Credit Union President and CEO Thomas Gryp.Media should arrive at 9:45 a.m. at Airport
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
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Online Edition of the Whirlpool Appliance Sale Now Online Through November 27th to Benefit United Way of Southwest Michigan
With the success of October’s in-person Whirlpool Appliance Sale, United Way of Southwest Michigan and Whirlpool Corp. are coming back together to offer the public even more appliances at deeply discounted rates as part of the Online Appliance Sale. The sale is open to the public online now through November 27th at WhirlpoolApplianceSale.com, and offers highly discounted Maytag, KitchenAid and Whirlpool brand ovens, ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers, washers and dryers at significant savings. All major
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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Honor Credit Union Expands to New Saint Joseph Location
Honor Credit Union Expands to New Saint Joseph Location BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICHIGAN – NOVEMBER 18, 2024 – Honor Credit Union is expanding to a new Saint Joseph location to accommodate new digital upgrades and growing teams. Beginning in early 2025, about 60 employees will relocate from Honor’s Operations Center in Berrien Springs to a currently vacant space on the corner of Glenlord and Hollywood Road. These include team members who work in Honor’s Contact Center, and Video Teller Machine
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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
United Way of Southwest Michigan’s Rake a Difference Event Serves Over 330 Seniors in 2024
United Way of Southwest Michigan’s Rake a Difference Event Serves Over 330 Seniors in 2024Last Thursday, November 14, teams from all over Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren county took their rakes, gloves, and rain gear to yards throughout the area to help seniors in need of yard maintenance.The 14th annual Rake a Difference Event served 336 seniors around the three county community, with 134 teams involved in the event, encompassing a total of 1,319 volunteers that lent their time and talents to those in
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Natalie Polaskey to Senior Relationship Development Manager in
United Federal Credit Union Promotes Natalie Polaskey to Senior Relationship Development Manager in Michigan Natalie Polaskey, Senior Relationship Development Manager ST. JOSEPH, Mich. – United Federal Credit Union (United) has promoted Natalie Polaskey to Senior Relationship Development Manager in Michigan. Polaskey is based at United’s St. Joseph branch at 2819 S. State St. “I am grateful for this opportunity to grow within United Federal Credit Union,” said Polaskey. “Most importantly, I am
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Join Krasl Art Center for an Enchanted Evening at Gnome By Night: An Artful Soiree
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jamie Balkin Director of Events 269.983.0271 x121 jamie@krasl.orgJoin Krasl Art Center for an Enchanted Evening at Gnome By Night: An Artful Soiree [St. Joseph, MICH., NOVEMBER 13, 2024] - Krasl Art Center invites you to kick off the holiday season in style with an exclusive evening of art, entertainment, and shopping at Gnome By Night: An Artful Soiree on November 22, 6 - 9 pm! This special fall fundraiser offers first access to a night filled with magic and
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Krasl Art Center to Host Gnome Sweet Gnome: A Family Fun Event on November 23
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jamie Balkin Director of Events 269.983.0271 x121 jamie@krasl.org Krasl Art Center to Host Gnome Sweet Gnome: A Family Fun Event on November 23 [St. Joseph, MICH., NOVEMBER 13, 2024] - Get ready to step into a world of whimsy and creativity at Krasl Art Center's "Gnome Sweet Gnome: A Family Fun Event!" Gather your family and friends for a delightful day filled with hands-on activities, gnome-inspired games, and magical moments on Saturday, November 23,
