Benton Harbor

Water plays a big part in this city in the southwestern corner of Michigan. Benton Harbor boasts a river and a Great Lake. The river offers not only a backdrop for recreational boating and fishing, but also for businesses growing along the waterfront. Jean Klok Park is the perfect spot to sit with a bag lunch and enjoy the view. Tourists come for the water sports and stay to check out the area’s fruits and vegetables. Manufacturers like Whirlpool Corp. call it home.

Little businesses to get chance for financing assistance

Businesses owned by those with low incomes, or disabilities, or by women and minorities who traditionally find it difficult to find the funding they need have a new financial resource. […]

New York Times: It’s Tee Time in Benton Harbor
Berrien businesses expect to add employees in 2012
Have a Happy Holiday Season

Tis the season for shopping and baking and much merry making. We're taking a break to make the most of it. We have this video to show our holiday spirit. Southwest Michigan's Second Wave remains online and our social media will remain entirely sociable till we come back in early January.

TechniMed opens new office in Watervliet to keep up with demand
New houses in downtown Benton Harbor on the way
Fortune ranks Whirlpool among top companies for grooming talent
United Way Director loves a job that makes a difference
Homes at Harbor Springs have many green features
$9 million science wing done at community college

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