Major Expansion Plans Unveiled for Barber Packaging in Van Buren County
One of the most agile Michigan manufacturers during the pandemic not only averted tragedy by rapidly pivoting to a highly successful conversion of their manufacturing facility in Van Buren County, they have just announced a major expansion
MI Business Accelerator Fund Gets Renewed $$ From MI Strategic Fund
Inspired by the innovation and resilience portrayed by Michigan entrepreneurs during the pandemic, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation has announced renewed funding to the tune of some $700,000 for the state’s Business Accelerator Fund. Following the expansion
Michigan Launches Urgent Drive to Increase Flu Vaccinations
Prepare to hear the steady drumbeat of a message urging you to get a flu shot in the upcoming flu season. The Michigan Department of Health & Human Services has launched a new media campaign with an
Whitmer Announces Huge COVID Relief Donation From IKEA
The largest single donation thus far to Michigan’s COVID-19 Relief Fund has been assembled by the team at IKEA and delivered to Governor Gretchen Whitmer who announced the donation this afternoon. In her weekly update today, the
BBB Warns of Online Face Mask Retailer with High Complaint Volume
If you’re currently shopping for a new face mask online, you might want to do yourself a sort of hyper-favor and avoid the company with that same name. The Better Business Bureau has issued a warning today
Multiple Agencies Lobby FEMA to Maintain Reimbursement Policies on PPE
With reimbursement eligibility for personal protective equipment at risk, a number of agencies have reached out to the Federal Emergency Management Agency pleading for the existing policy to remain in place. The National Governors Association is leading
1st Source Bank Donates $30K to Support Frontline Workers
The team at 1st Source Bank in the region is throwing substantial pandemic support to frontline workers through a sizable donation to the Spectrum Health Lakeland Foundation. In honor of frontline health care workers during the COVID-19
Whirlpool Taps Coca Cola Exec for New U.S. Operations Post
Whirlpool Corporation has tapped a long-time Coca Cola Company exec for the newly created position of Senior Vice President of U.S. Operations, where he will start this fall. The Benton Harbor-based appliance manufacturer has announced this morning
Armed & Dangerous BH Woman Subject of Police Search Following Shootings
Police in at least three local communities are asking the public to be on the lookout for a woman, considered to armed and dangerous, and believed to have been involved in several shooting incidents and an attempt