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.

Hanson Technology Center opens at Lake Michigan College

The new Hanson Technology Center is showing students what technology and manufacturing can mean today. 

New Age Store opens in Berrien County

Artes and Craft opens in Hartford, offering new place to find New Age and Earth-based spirituality items.

Jimen Yoon
WAI announces six new hires

Six professionals have joined the civil engineers, architects, and surveyors at Wightman and Associates, Inc.

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.

Jeff Clay
Four new employees join Wightman and Associates, Inc.

The civil engineering, architectural, and survey firm Wightman & Associates, Inc. recently welcomed four professionals to its team. 

Magical Memories opens doors in new location

"We don't just decorate, we transform." That's the motto for the events planning business the recently celebrated a grand opening in its new location in Orchards Mall in Benton Harbor.

Pero Family Foods Co. grows in Benton Harbor Township

Pero Family Foods Co. undertakes an 8,320-foot expansion of its facility at 2130 Yore Ave. in Benton Harbor Township. The expansion will allow Pero Family Farms to increase its production.  

Alphaville in daylight
Michigan Cyber Range: Saving the virtual world

Michigan is fighting the dangers of cyber attacks by creating places where business can find out just how secure their networks are. One is called the Secure Sandbox and completely dangerous things happen there.

Letter from the editor: What is Second Wave Michigan?

The online news business keeps changing. So at Second Wave we have made a few changes to keep up with the times. 

Rob Cleveland
Cornerstone Alliance chooses next Chief Executive Officer

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