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.
A Whirlpool Corp. Refrigeration Product Development Center will bring 180 high-tech research jobs to Benton Harbor over the next two years, company officials say. The product development center would go […]
How many lists have you seen lately that say Southwest Michigan is the place to be for craft beer? We've lost count. Now to give industry the respect it deserves we've asked Jeremy Martin to keep tabs on it and keep our readers informed of the latest beer news throughout the region.
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