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.

New owners expand Anytime Fitness in St. Joseph

Success as a bodybuilding champ led to Nick LaFond's decision to help others improve their health and fitness.

Fabric business and quilting machine distributor becomes part of the business fabric of St. Joseph

Accomplish Quilting just keeps growing. Now it has expanded into a new location in St. Joseph. 

New ashiatsu studio hopes to attract massage holdouts with unique therapies

Eva Borcherding wants to introduce the St. Joseph and Benton Harbor communities to a massage style that’s firmly within their comfort zone. You can keep your clothes on.

Welcome Home: Interior designer transforms auto parts store into showroom, studio space

A former auto parts store in St. Joseph has taken on a new life as an architectural and interior design center, complete with a showroom. 

St. Joe County’s largest job fair coming up in April
Watermark Brewing Co. gets approval to help it move forward

Watermark Brewing Co. plans to brew and serve craft beers, including IPAs, sour barrel-aged beers, Belgian-style brew, and others. Its initial investment for the business is $530,000 and will create 15 jobs.   

St. Joseph welcomes new TCC store

New store in St. Joseph offers customers a chance for hands-on experience before buying.

Terry O'Rourke
New president and CEO named by United Federal Credit Union

Terry O'Rourke comes to UFCU with 25 years of executive leadership experience.  

The Toy Company
Son’s decision will keep St. Joseph toy store in the family

As a child, Andy Vescolani grew up among the plush figures and kid-powered projectiles of The Toy Company. Now he is will be the manager of the business his parents have owned for 30 years.  

Wireless Land expands its operations in St. Joseph

Even though they own a Sprint Store in Benton Harbor the Aquels thought they should expand the family business with one in neighboring St. Joseph, too. So they opened a new location there.  

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