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Celebrate America 250 Across Southwest Michigan: Fireworks, Festivals & Fourth of July Fun

As America marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, communities across Southwest Michigan are preparing to celebrate with fireworks, parades,...

Kalamazoo Event Center Launches Docuseries

Fibrosan Bringing 32 Jobs to Cassopolis

Kalamazoo Community Foundation Centennial Celebration Set for July 10

The Messaging Mistake That Makes Customers Tune Out

Many businesses put themselves at the center of their brand story because they believe credibility is what earns trust. While experience, credentials, process, and values all...

Porter Legacy Dunes Opens a New Accessible Lakeshore Experience in South Haven

The Silver Tsunami: What It Means for Southwest Michigan Business Owners Over 55

For decades, business owners throughout Southwest Michigan have built companies that serve as the backbone of our local economy. From manufacturing firms and professional service...

Kids’ Drawings Inspire New Playground

Albion Lands Major Housing Boost

Pipestone Golf Plans $2M Expansion

Northside Housing Project Moves Ahead

Why Every Business Needs a Social Media Strategy

Many businesses today understand that they should be on social media. They create a Facebook page, post a few photos, share an occasional update, and hope customers will engage....

Beacon Kalamazoo Earns Top Honors

May 18, 2026 | Sponsored Content

Beacon Kalamazoo

Beacon Kalamazoo has recently been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, a leading consumer resource for healthcare quality and provider information. This achievement reflects Beacon Kalamazoo’s commitment to clinical excellence and top-tier...

The Messaging Mistake That Makes Customers Tune Out

Jun 24, 2026 | Chamber Corner

Katie Boertman | Founder + Managing Director of Signal + Story

Many businesses put themselves at the center of their brand story because they believe credibility is what earns trust. While experience, credentials, process, and values all matter, they only become meaningful once customers believe they can trust the business....

Celebrate America 250 Across Southwest Michigan: Fireworks, Festivals & Fourth of July Fun

Jun 29, 2026 | Culture, Thrive

As America marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, communities across Southwest Michigan are preparing to celebrate with fireworks, parades, concerts, festivals, lake traditions, historic tours, public art and hometown gatherings. Across...