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.

Collaboration between college, businesses creates 15 new hires

Modineer, the largest manufacturing employer in Niles, wanted to hire qualified candidates for a highly skilled welding process. The manufacturer turned to Williamson Employment Services, which in turn had difficulty […]

Beer blogger finds plenty to like at The Livery in Benton Harbor
Toolkit for building downtowns gets a new sparkplug

New retailers who choose downtown Benton Harbor, St. Joseph or Stevensville could get deal on their rent. Managing editor Kathy Jennings visits the towns on the third coast and shows us how they get it done.

Crime fighting project gets financial boost in Benton Harbor
Contractors hear what’s needed for Whirlpool campus
Large national home builder chooses Whirlpool appliances
Growers seek out new markets for apples
Early step taken in Whirlpool downtown development
Runway project ready to stop circling the tower
Totaling up the advantages of Champions for Change event

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