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.

International Economic Development Council honors Cornerstone Alliance

The International Economic Development Council has recognized Cornerstone Alliance for its role in Whirlpool Corp.’s plans to locate its new office campus in downtown Benton Harbor. Cornerstone Alliance came home […]

What’s Working In Cities: Placemaking

We're taking a closer look at people and organizations in cities across the country that are transforming neighborhoods and driving change in urban areas. The second in our series about good urban ideas focuses on how the best city spaces are built from the ground up rather than planned from the top down. 

Area community colleges recognized for being veteran friendly
Vet treats dogs with stem cell procedure
Course teaches entrepreneurs how to plan a business
Harbor Habitat experiments with a home remodel job
Whirlpool donates to Boys & Girls Club
SBA small business outreach tour of Michigan comes to area
Warren Dunes visitors can learn science of the shoreline
PGA gives region a taste of what’s to come

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