SMR Chamber Awards Honor Business Success & Leadership
The Southwestern Michigan Regional Chamber marked its 70th anniversary today—the same day it bestowed its annual Business Recognition Awards before a capacity crowd at the LMC Mendel Center. The group that represents small and medium sized businesses
LMC, RESA, Chamber team up for paid high school apprenticeship program
A new partnership to offer paid apprenticeships to high school students in Berrien County has been announced. Lake Michigan College, Berrien RESA, and the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber have teamed up for the Berrien Talent Collaborative, a
New Owners Keeping the Roxy Burger Alive at Grand Crossing
If you grew up in Benton Harbor or St. Joseph in the 60s and 70s, you probably have a memory that includes the ‘Roxy Burger’. It’s a unique creation that’s often imitated, but seldom duplicated, according to
Could recent warm weather be a threat to fruit crops?
Southwest Michigan has had some warmer than usual weather this month, and that could be affecting its fruit crops. Bill Shane is a fruit specialist with the MSU Extension office in Benton Harbor. He tells us when