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A Stronger Future Along The Road to Regional Prosperity: Highlights from the 2026 State of Economic Development
Last Thursday, February 5, 2026, Southwest Michigan First hosted its third annual State of Economic Development event, welcoming more than 500 regional stakeholders, business owners, and community leaders for an afternoon focused on economic insights, emerging trends,...
OEO Energy Offers No-Cost LED Lighting Upgrades
Southwest Michigan First Chamber member OEO Energy is offering eligible organizations across the region no-cost LED tubes upgrades to replace existing fluorescent fixtures. The program is funded by select Michigan electric utilities, making a range of indoor...
Marshall Project Lands $500K RAP Grant
Clark Logic Expands at Fort Custer
Take the AZO Survey to Help Expand Air Service in Southwest Michigan
Ford’s Marshall Plant Targets Home Power
U.S. Invests $400M in Palisades Reactor
American Axle Invests $132.9M in Three Rivers
New FAA-Approved Testing Center Opens in Battle Creek
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LatestThe Runway Bet: How RAI Jets Built Their Way Into Aviation
RAI Jets didn’t start with a polished brand or a big facility. It started in Sturgis with a...










