Dunk tank at Coloma Peach fest raising money for ongoing splash pad operations
The Coloma Glad Peach Festival is this weekend, and when visitors aren’t munching on peaches, watching the drone show, or running in races, they’re invited to help raise a little money for the operation of the new
Niles-Based NCP Coatings Grows Through Strategic Acquisition
NCP Coatings, a specialty manufacturer based in Niles, is expanding its footprint and capabilities with the acquisition of Glyptal Inc., a long-established producer of electrical insulation and automotive engine coatings. The move marks NCP’s first acquisition under
Two road projects about to get started in city of St. Joseph
A resurfacing project is about to get started on Cleveland Avenue in St. Joseph. St. Joseph City Engineer and Assistant City Manager Tim Zebell tells us the work has been delayed a couple of times due to
Michigan think tank warns of “huge implications” in Ax MI Tax initiative
An initiative to eliminate property taxes in Michigan would result in massive funding shortfalls for local governments and public schools, according to Eric Lupher, president of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan (CRC). Speaking on WSJM’s “The
Hiring slowed in July as Trump’s tariffs fluctuated
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Hiring slowed in July as President Donald Trump’s tariffs pinched the balance sheets of some major companies and reshaped the nation’s trade relationships. The reading fell short of economists’ expectations. The U.S. added
Stocks tumble after Trump unveils sweeping new tariffs
Spencer Platt/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — U.S. stocks tumbled in early trading on Friday, just hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order slapping new tariffs on dozens of countries. A weak jobs report worsened investor jitters, revealing a slowdown
Chikaming Open Lands acquires property in Royalton Township for new preserve
Chikaming Open Lands has acquired 31 acres of property in Royalton Township that will now be turned into a nature preserve. Director Ryan Postema tells us the new Chapman Family Preserve is located off Bacon School Road,
Meet the Moody on the Market 40 Under 40 Class of 2025
MoodyontheMarket.com Awards Director Zack East is excited to introduce this year’s Moody on the Market 40 Under 40 honorees—39 outstanding young professionals who live or work in Southwest Michigan. They’re entrepreneurs, educators, health professionals, community champions, and
Matt Jasper Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2025
Name Matt Jasper Age 37 Company/Organization 5G Fitness and BeneBites What Does Your Company/Organization Do? 5G Fitness is a private studio gym offering personal training and nutrition coaching for one on one, couples, or group clients to
Sarah L. Hannich Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2025
Name Sarah L. Hannich Age 38 Company/Organization Dance Arts What Does Your Company/Organization Do? teach dance and tumbling to ages 0-adult, produce a full length show (Studio Dance Theatre) and donates money to local charities, performance team
Leanne Brownfield Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2025
Name Leanne Brownfield Age 35 Company/Organization Sturgis Bank What Does Your Company/Organization Do? Financial Institution Education Attended Lake Michigan College Accomplishments Promoted to Vice President of Sturgis Bank. Ambassador of the year for the Southwest MI Regional
Anna M Pearson Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2025
Name Anna M Pearson Age 36 Company/Organization Beacon Health System and A. Pearson Wellness L.L.C. What Does Your Company/Organization Do? Beacon Health System is a community-focused healthcare organization that provides comprehensive care across a wide range of
Michael Douglas Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2025
Name Michael Douglas Age 38 Company/Organization Douglas Lawn Care What Does Your Company/Organization Do? Douglas Lawn Care provides professional lawn care, cemetery maintenance, and burial services in Southwest Michigan. We serve both residential and commercial client. From
Dustin Lester Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2025
Name Dustin Lester Age 38 Company/Organization Pipestone Golf What Does Your Company/Organization Do? Golf Course and Indoor Golf Simulation Education BSBA with a Major in Human Resources from Central Michigan University Accomplishments – 12.5 years of progressing
Isabella Vaz Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2025
Name Isabella Vaz Age 26 Company/Organization Communities In Schools of Michigan What Does Your Company/Organization Do? Communities In Schools of Michigan partners with schools and alongside volunteers, partners, and the local community to ensure students get the
Katrina Leach Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2025
Name Katrina Leach Age 35 Company/Organization United Federal Credit Union What Does Your Company/Organization Do? United Federal Credit Union’s mission is to enhance our Member’s lives and improve our communities by providing a wide variety of financial
Melissa Pratt Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2025
Name Melissa Pratt Age 37 Company/Organization Honor Credit Union What Does Your Company/Organization Do? Honor Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution, meaning we’re truly built around the credit union philosophy of People Helping People. Our
Erika Espeland Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2025
Name Erika Espeland Age 39 Company/Organization Berrien County GIS Department What Does Your Company/Organization Do? Berrien County’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) department is the county’s geospatial command center. The GIS department is responsible for collecting, managing, analyzing,
Greta Pearson-Barrons Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2025
Name Greta Pearson-Barrons Age 29 Company/Organization Pearson Construction Company, Inc What Does Your Company/Organization Do? Pearson Construction Company, Inc., headquartered in Benton Harbor, Michigan, began providing construction services in 1918 and since that time has evolved into
Gabriella Reihanian Havlicek Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2025
Name Gabriella Reihanian Havlicek Age 30 Company/Organization Berecz & Associates, PLC What Does Your Company/Organization Do? Provide family law litigation, mediation, and collaborative process services. Education Juris Doctor Accomplishments – married Arthur and started a family –