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How to Build Business Credit Without Putting Everything on Your Personal Score

If you’re starting or growing a company, your business credit score plays a critical role in your ability to qualify for loans, credit cards, and other forms of financing. The...

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

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...

How to Build Business Credit Without Putting Everything on Your Personal Score

Jul 1, 2026 | Chamber Corner

Thomas Hatfield - Honor Credit Union

If you’re starting or growing a company, your business credit score plays a critical role in your ability to qualify for loans, credit cards, and other forms of financing. The stronger your business credit, the more opportunities you have to access capital on...

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...