Whitmer Administration, UIA Seek $300 Per Week Fed Unemployment Supplement
If the Whitmer Administration has its way, those currently drawing unemployment benefits in Michigan will get an additional $300 per week once again from the federal government. This afternoon, the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) submitted an
Berrien Springs Pro Fisherman Tabbed 2020 FLW Angler of the Year
Already named last year as the 2019 Polaris Rookie of the Year, Berrien Springs Professional Angler Ron Nelson has forged his way to the title of 2020 Fishing League Worldwide Angler of the Year. Nelson was a
Michigan Joins Seven Other States Urging Census Deadline Reinstatement of 10/31
The governor of Michigan has joined more than half a dozen fellow governors in crafting a letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Census Bureau urging restoration of the original October 31st deadline for completing
Nat’l Retail Federation Says More Back to School $$ to Focus on Desks & Computers for Home
At a time when they should be enjoying the tradition of Fair Week at the Berrien County Youth Fair, always followed up by back to school shopping, families across Michigan’s Great Southwest are among those nationwide trying
08-18-20 Moody on the Market Daily Update
08-18-20 Moody on the Market Daily Update
Three LMC Students Win Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarships
Nationwide, just over 200 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarships were offered in the 2020 competition among members of Phi Theta Kappa. Amazingly, three of those are students at Lake Michigan College. Just 207 PTK members nationwide earned
Whitmer Addresses Dem Nat’l Convention Praising Biden for Delivering for Auto Workers
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer addressed the Democratic National Convention last night, but not as Joe Biden’s running mate as had long been rumored by some and anticipated by others. Speaking at the convention on Monday night, Governor
Whirlpool Named to Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index Third Year Running
Ever diligent in their drive for every employee to “experience a sense of belonging,” Benton Harbor-based Whirlpool Corporation has been named to the 2020 Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index, highlighting the company’s ongoing commitment to engaging in
Former Berrien Leaders Pave Way for SWM Accelerator Kitchen in the Region
A major new food product testing and production kitchen is bound for Southwest Michigan thanks to the hard work of a couple of former Stevensville Village Managers turned economic development professionals. Shabaka Gibson, Vice President of Business