Consumer sentiment brightens, defying economists’ expectations
Grocery Store Shopping Supermarket (Oscar Wong/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Consumer sentiment ticked higher in February for the second consecutive month as inflation fears appeared to ease, though shopper attitudes remained well below levels registered a year ago, University of
GVSU Survey: West Michigan economy shows signs of strain
West Michigan’s economy entered 2026 on soft footing with continued weakness in regional manufacturing activity even as national indicators show improvement. That’s according to new survey data included in the latest West Michigan Current Business Trends report
Harbor Shores mixed-use development gets boost from Berrien County
The Berrien County Board of Commissioners has approved a brownfield tax capture plan for the new Harbor Shores development along the St. Joseph River in St. Joseph. Harbor Shores Community Development is starting a two-phase, $96.5 million