by Kimberly Viers | Feb 1, 2019 | Business
Michigan Milk Producers Association bottles up relationships in four states. Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) has a simple mission statement: To market MMPA members’ milk to the greatest advantage possible. The succinct directive has proven to be successful....
by Kimberly Viers | Jan 1, 2019 | Business
Seed corn bagging company takes root in Sturgis. Barry Mumby took a leap of faith in 1979 with four partners to launch Mendon Seed Growers. Paying 18 percent interest on borrowed capital and adding customers a single digit at a time, he had no idea then what the seed...
by Kimberly Viers | Aug 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
Continuing evolution spurs growth and new jobs at XL Machine. On Highway M-60, where it winds past scenic lakes and lush farmland in St. Joseph County, sits a dynamic manufacturer of high-profile parts for the automotive, marine, agricultural, entertainment, and...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
Local hinge manufacturer banks longevity on quality. Team members at SELECT Products Limited in Portage have a great story to tell. The geared continuous door hinge they produce survived an independent test of 25 million open-and-close cycles. The test required over...
by Kimberly Viers | Apr 1, 2018 | Business
How one local job maker is connecting to community. GT Independence, a fiscal intermediary agency headquartered in Sturgis, is seeking 53 new employees. CEO John Carmichael describes the company’s services. “We help elderly and disabled people stay in their homes and...
