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DRIVE & SHINE CELEBRATES NEW STEVENSVILLE LOCATION WITH A RIBBON CUTTING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Luke Schrock Media Specialist Drive & Shine 574-277-8877 X 1019 lschrock@driveandshine.com DRIVE & SHINE CELEBRATES NEW STEVENSVILLE LOCATION WITH A RIBBON CUTTING Join us Thursday, December 11th— 11:00AM STEVENSVILLE, MI — Drive & Shine, a leader in convenient, high-quality car care services since 1997, is proud to announce the official ribbon cutting of its new Stevensville location at 5000 Red Arrow Hwy. The event will take place on Wednesday, December
HARBOR WOODS TOWNHOMES ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL OPENING
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Elizabeth Meeth Rip Current Creative (217) 553-7315 elizabeth.meeth@gmail.com elizabeth@ripcurrentcreative.com HARBOR WOODS TOWNHOMES ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL OPENING First Luxury Units Available in January BENTON HARBOR/ST. JOSEPH— Harbor Woods Townhomes, southwest Michigan’s newest luxury rental community, is officially opening its doors to the public with first-move-in availability beginning January 1, followed by additional townhome units becoming available
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BENTON CHARTER TOWNSHIP SET TO BREAK GROUND ON EUCLID AVENUE PARK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Marcy Hamilton Senior Planner/Deputy Executive Director Southwest Michigan Planning Commission 269-925-1137 x1525 hamiltonm@swmpc.org BENTON CHARTER TOWNSHIP SET TO BREAK GROUND ON EUCLID AVENUE PARK Join us December 4th to celebrate Benton Heights, MI — Benton Charter Township is proud to announce the groundbreaking of the Euclid Avenue Park on December 4th at 2:00pm, a new 10-acre community park that will provide residents of Benton Heights with
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2025 MERRY & BRIGHT WEEKEND, DEC. 5-7, FILLS DOWNTOWN ST. JOSEPH WITH HOLIDAY CHEER
MERRY & BRIGHT WEEKEND, DEC. 5-7, 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 Market. Light up the Bluff kicks off Merry & Bright Weekend on Friday, December 5. At 6:00p, the St. Joseph High School Choir begins with Christmas carols, followed by the tree
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
The Recovery Den Grand Opening Set for November 22nd
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jazmine Tuck Manager, Operations and Marketing The Recovery Den jazmine.tuck@recoveryden.com THE RECOVERY DEN GRAND OPENING SET FOR NOVEMBER 22ND Stevensville's Newest Business Opening Inside the Village Square November 19th, 2025 STEVENSVILLE, MI – Downtown Stevensville’s Village Square is gaining another business with the grand opening of The Recovery Den on Saturday, November 22nd at 2650 John Beers Rd.. Owned by
Bridgman's Holiday Village Returns December 6th
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Nancy Kiernan Bridgman CGA Director 269-285-2152 NKiernan@BridgmanCGA.org Bridgman's Holiday Village Returns December 6th November 18, 2025 Bridgman, Michigan – On Saturday, December 6th downtown Bridgman will be transformed into the ultimate Christmas destination with the return of the beloved Holiday Village. This event, is organized and orchestrated by the Greater Bridgman Area Chamber & Growth Alliance (Bridgman CGA), an affiliate of the Southwest
HOLIDAY SHOPPERS WILL FIND GREAT BUYS THROUGHOUT SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN ON BLACK FRIDAY AND SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY, NOV. 28-29
Holiday shoppers seeking great deals will find them throughout Southwest Michigan (SWMI), on Black Friday, November 28, and Small Business Saturday, November 29. "Find unique, locally sourced gifts for everyone on your list right here in St. Joe," says Paul Knapp, executive director of St. Joe Today. "Our local merchants offer everything from gourmet foods and handcrafted wines to one-of-a-kind toys and games." Knapp said another appreciated gift this holiday season is a Love Local SWMI Gift Card,
HYPE is proud to announce the contestant finalists, come support them on November 19th at the Solarium by Watermark
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jasmine Hansen Events Director jhansen@smrchamber.com 269-932-4605 MEET THE 2025 HYPE CONTESTANTS HYPE is proud to announce the contestant finalists, come support them on November 19th at the Solarium by Watermark November 13, 2025 Saint Joseph, MI - On August 1st, the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber, announced the return of HYPE – Highlighting Young Professional Excellence, a Shark Tank-style pitch competition that gives early-stage business owners
Attention Is the New Currency: Smart Ways Small Brands Earn It and Keep It
Modern consumers scroll fast, decide faster, and remember little — unless you give them a reason to stop. For startups and small businesses, that means every second of attention must count. This guide unpacks practical, non-gimmicky strategies to attract, convert, and retain time-pressed customers while building long-term trust. TL;DR If you only have 30 seconds: Lead with clarity and empathy, not complexity. Make your first impression friction-free — one click, one message, one
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
