Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber Applauds Revised Stay Home Order
Small businesses all across the region held their collective breath headed into Friday’s updated guidance from Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Anticipation was matched by anxiety on multiple fronts ahead of her planned revisit of the shelter in
Van Buren Manufacturer Retools for 1-Million Face Shields
Another remarkable story of the manufacturing community of Michigan’s Great Southwest turning on a dime to retool in favor of battling the pandemic. When the State of Michigan knocked, Barber Packaging of Bangor answered. The company switched
No Joy in MSU-Ville as Steak & Suds Event Called Off
One of the largest such alumni events in the nation is another victim of the current pandemic as the Berrien County MSU Alumni Association has decided not to hold the 2020 annual Steak & Suds event due
Cornerstone Alliance Establishes Tools for a Safe Return to Work Guide
With restrictions beginning to be eased on various sectors of Michigan’s business community following the latest executive order from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Berrien County’s lead economic development agency is gearing up to help businesses prepare to return
Barbotts & Fellow MI Greenhouses & Garden Ctrs Set to Reopen Safely
The Barbott family and many others in the same line of work likely heaved a huge sigh of relief this morning when Governor Gretchen Whitmer ended the shutdown of their businesses at one of the most critical
Small Business Encouraged by Easing Restrictions, But Warns More Needs to Be Done
While the small business community is voicing encouragement following Gov. Whitmer’s easing of some restrictions on sectors of the economy today, they also contend that more needs to be done and warn that some are “hanging by
State Layoffs Result in Welcome Ctr Rest Room Closures
Fortunately, traffic is far lighter than normal anyway, however restrooms at a number of Michigan Welcome Centers, including the one at New Buffalo, will be shut down beginning on Saturday and remain closed through Sunday, May 10th
04-24-20 Moody on the Market Daily Update
04-24-20 Moody on the Market Daily Update
South Haven Speakers Series Cancels First Two Events
The coronavirus pandemic has claimed another couple of events today with news from the South Haven Speakers Series that they have canceled the first two of their 2020 presentations, scheduled for May and June, due to the
Gov. Extends Stay Home Order to May 15th, Loosens Some Restrictions
Michigan’s shelter-in-place, Stay Home, Stay Safe executive order is being extended through mid-May now, while some of the most contentious of her restrictions are being lifted in a slow move toward getting the economy moving again. Her
Berrien Board Lobbies Governor to Loosen the Grip on the Region
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners voted Thursday to reach out to Michigan’s Governor asking her to loosen the grip she’s maintained through executive orders to shelter-in-place. The board’s letter details their concerns and asks for some