New restaurant, RyeBelles, hires 25 to begin work this summer
Lulu Belle and James Rye Champion’s son, Jim Champion, wanted to honor his parents. When he combined their two middle names and opened a new restaurant in St. Joseph called […]
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.
Partner Partner Content Michigan communities are dancing to a new beat
Our state is blessed with Pure Michigan "placemaking" success stories -- from beautiful Campus Martius Square in Detroit to the chic cafes and boutiques in Grand Rapids to the Upper Peninsula splendor of Presque Isle Park in Marquette.
Partner Partner Content Why is “Placemaking” picture-perfect for Michigan’s economy?
The Small Business Association of Michigan (SBAM) and the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) are getting the message out that placemaking matters.
Can the stories we tell change the way we live?
At Southwest Michigan Second Wave we decided to celebrate our second birthday by talking a little bit about what we do, why we do it and how the stories we tell can engage our community with ideas and action.
