New mural to be unveiled in downtown Paw Paw
Destination Paw Paw and the Paw Paw Downtown Development Authority are unveiling a new mural this week. Destination Paw Paw’s Janice Chittle tells us the two commissioned Kalamazoo-based artist Breanna Wood to paint an interactive butterfly on
Commissioners hear complaints about noise from outdoor music
Residents near the Sandbar Grille in St. Joseph are expressing frustration with the noise they hear in their homes when the Sandbar is hosting live music late into the evening this summer. St. Joseph City Commissioners this
Meg Clayton Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2026
Name Meg Clayton Age 34 Company/Organization Keurig What Does Your Company/Organization Do? Keurig Dr Pepper operates in the U.S. coffee market through its Keurig single-serve brewing systems and a broad range of K-Cup pods. It also manufactures
Nicholas Bogen Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2026
Name Nicholas Bogen Age 31 Company/Organization Midwest Energy & Communications What Does Your Company/Organization Do? Midwest Energy & Communications (MEC) is an electric distribution, fiber-optic internet, and propane provider that serves Southwest and Southeast Michigan along with
Kenneth Grinage Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2026
Name Kenneth Grinage Age 38 Company/Organization Edwardsburg Public Schools What Does Your Company/Organization Do? Education Education Bachelors- Business and Physical Education from Western Michigan University Masters- MBA with additional concentration in Finance from Indiana University Accomplishments Wolverine
Jasmine Hansen Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2026
Name Jasmine Hansen Age 35 Company/Organization Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber What Does Your Company/Organization Do? The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber is a 501(c)6 non-profit, business advocacy and collective-impact organization proudly serving Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties.
Nathan Hawks Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2026
Name Nathan Hawks Age 21 Company/Organization Hawks Lawn & Landscape What Does Your Company/Organization Do? Hawks Lawn & Landscape is a professional landscape company serving Southwest Michigan. We specialize in landscape design and installation, lawn and landscape
Chelsea Bailey Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2026
Name Chelsea Bailey Age 29 Company/Organization Michigan Maritime Museum What Does Your Company/Organization Do? The Michigan Maritime Museum celebrates, preserves, promotes, and stewards the vibrant heritage and culture of Michigan’s Great Lakes and waterways, through education, exhibition,
Violet Rollins Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2026
Name Violet Rollins Age 26 Company/Organization The Michigan Maritime Museum What Does Your Company/Organization Do? The Michigan Maritime Museum is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Great Lakes history. My job as the head of education
Joe Daniel Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2026
Name Joe Daniel Age 38 Company/Organization Honor Credit Union What Does Your Company/Organization Do? Honor Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution built around the credit union philosophy of People Helping People. Honor’s mission is to
Matthew Hecht Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2026
Name Matthew Hecht 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
Kyle Gerner Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2026
Name Kyle Gerner Age 33 Company/Organization Hanson International What Does Your Company/Organization Do? Tool and Die Education Mold maker apprenticeship through Lake Michigan College Accomplishments Getting my journeyman card in 2017, becoming a husband in 2022, becoming
Dezirae Durden Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2026
Name Dezirae Durden Age 30 Company/Organization When Roses Bloom What Does Your Company/Organization Do? When Roses Bloom is a global mental wellness and community impact organization dedicated to creating safe spaces where people, particularly young people and
Matt Wieger Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2026
Name Matt Wieger Age 38 Company/Organization Opella Healthcare What Does Your Company/Organization Do? Manufactures, Markets, and Sells Over the Counter healthcare products – such as Allegra, Icy Hot, Gold Bond, ACT & Others. Education – Bachelor’s Degree
Trevor Blanchard Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2026
Name Trevor Blanchard Age 23 Company/Organization Tetra System Solutions LLC What Does Your Company/Organization Do? My Company is designed to help small business get their foot off the ground by providing system wide solutions to IT Infrastructure
Austin Struzynski Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2026
Name Austin Struzynski Age 26 Company/Organization Culvers (of Stevensville & South Haven) What Does Your Company/Organization Do? Restaurant Industry – Slinging burgers and serving communities Education Lakeshore High School Graduate Accomplishments Opened 1st restaurant (South Haven) Sept
Kati Burtchett Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2026
Name Kati Burtchett Age 39 Company/Organization Watervliet District Library What Does Your Company/Organization Do? The Watervliet District Library provides books, technology, educational resources, and programs for all ages. We offer activities, community events, hands-on learning, and opportunities
Elaina Paulson Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2026
Name Elaina Paulson Age 38 Company/Organization Lake Michigan College What Does Your Company/Organization Do? Lake Michigan College is a public community college serving Southwest Michigan. LMC provides accessible, affordable higher education through associate degrees, certificates, workforce training,
Caitlin Sampsell Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2026
Name Caitlin Sampsell Age 39 Company/Organization Berrien County Public Safety Communication Center (911) What Does Your Company/Organization Do? BCPSCC is the central 911 Emergency Communication Center, providing primary 911 call handling and dispatching services to all of
Katie Burrell Named to the 40 Under 40 Class of 2026
Name Katie Burrell Age 29 Company/Organization Mighty Dog Roofing of Benton Harbor What Does Your Company/Organization Do? Roofing, siding, gutters, windows. Primarily residential, some commercial. Replacements & repairs Education Bachelor of Arts in Public History from Western