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HYPE IS BACK FOR YEAR THREE: SPONSORSHIP AND PITCH APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN'S SHARK TANK-STYLE COMPETITION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jasmine Hansen Events Director Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber jhansen@smrchamber.com HYPE IS BACK FOR YEAR THREE: SPONSORSHIP AND PITCH APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN'S SHARK TANK-STYLE COMPETITION 3rd Annual HYPE Event Set for Wednesday, November 18th at the Watermark Solarium in Stevensville FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUGUST 13, 2026 St. Joseph, MI — The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is proud to announce that sponsorship and pitch
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PRESS RELEASE: TRI-STATE REGATTA COMES ASHORE IN ST. JOSEPH FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Mark Steffke, General Manager St. Joseph River Yacht Club 1 Lighthouse Lane St. Joseph, MI 49085 269-983-6393 www.sjryc.com TRI-STATE REGATTA COMES ASHORE IN ST. JOSEPH FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND Community invited to celebrate the arrival of the Tri-State fleet with live music, food, and waterfront festivities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUGUST 10, 2026 ST. JOSEPH, Mich. — One of Lake Michigan's premier sailing traditions returns to St. Joseph over Labor
Southwest Michigan Regional Airport Looks Ahead Following Voter Approval of Millage
The Southwest Michigan Regional Airport acknowledges the results of the Aug. 4 primary election, in which voters approved the renewal of the airport millage for an additional 10 years in the City of St. Joseph, Lincoln Charter Township, St. Joseph Charter Township, Benton Charter Township and Royalton Township.Airport officials thanked all community members who participated in the election process and shared their perspectives. With the millage renewal approved, each of the five participating municipalities
PRESS RELEASE: KRUGGEL LAWTON ANNOUNCES NEW BUSINESS LEADERSHIP SUMMIT IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN'
For Immediate Release Media Contact: Ashley Meyerdierks Marketing Manager 574.289.4011 ameyerdierks@klcpas.com KRUGGEL LAWTON ANNOUNCES NEW BUSINESS LEADERSHIP SUMMIT IN SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUGUST 4, 2026 SOUTH BEND, Ind. – Kruggel Lawton CPAs is expanding its signature CFO Summit with the introduction of a new program in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Building on nearly two decades of success, the firm is launching the Business Leadership Summit, designed to deliver timely
Southwest Michigan Welcomes “Best Regional Asset” at The Loading Dock Grand Opening
The Loading Dock officially opened its doors Saturday evening with a packed Grand Opening celebration that drew hundreds of guests, community leaders, elected officials, and visitors from across Southwest Michigan to experience Buchanan's newest event and performance venue. The celebration marked a significant milestone in the revitalization of the historic Clark Equipment building as attendees filled the venue to enjoy live music, tours of the facility, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and the debut of The
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
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
