St. Joseph

The history and romance of a hand-carved carousel has become one of the symbols of a city reclaiming its past. Lake Bluff Park, over looks Lake Michigan and yet is within walking distance of the downtown.  The natural beauty of the area’s unique sand dunes draws thousands of visitors each year. With its proximity to Chicago, just 90 miles away, St. Joseph is a natural escape from the metro area. The county seat of Berrien County is a deep water port and its marinas accommodate the big lake boaters, as well. Festivals and art attractions lure more visitors each year.

Informal survey shows businesses poised to expand

Businesses in Benton Harbor and St. Joseph say they are growing and plan to expand in the next six to 12 months. In the second Economic Gardening survey conducted by […]

Weko Beach Brewers Festival draws a crowd rain or shine
A vacuum, a bucket, and Becky Kliss

When your business is cleaning you quickly learn a lot about trash. Becky Kliss has turned that knowledge into a business that helps other businesses find their green spot. Zinta Aistars has the story.

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