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These Thriving Black-Owned Businesses Illustrate The Power Of Partnership

Brandon Campbell can relate to Black entrepreneurs. As the director of The Women’s Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance and a former full-time entrepreneur himself, he strives to provide Black business owners in Southwest Michigan with the resources he didn’t receive so they don’t have to do it alone. According to Campbell, “A thriving Black business …

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Shop (Super) Small: Microbusinesses in SW Michigan

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What’s a “microbusiness”? Just what it sounds like: a business that operates on a small scale, typically with five or fewer employees. This article is kicking off a series where we’re focusing on some MICRO-microbusinesses: super-small enterprises, often run from home with just one employee: the owner! From herbal medicine to handmade furniture, the following …

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From Tea Time to Showtime: 6 Experience Gifts in Southwest Michigan

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As we enter the final days before Christmas, the rush is on to find the perfect gift and tie a bow on any last-minute holiday preparations. And with supply chain issues causing shipping delays and empty shelves, many have adopted a shop-local strategy to help Santa and his elves this season. One way to skip …

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12 Ways to Keep Your Family Having Fun Over Winter Break

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10 full days off of school for winter break can seem like a dream for kids. But that much time off can also lead to parents hearing an abundance of two dreaded words: “I’m bored.” Luckily, there’s no need to be bored when you live in Southwest Michigan! We’ve rounded up 12 great ways for …

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Handcrafted and Homegrown: Seven Gift Ideas Made in Southwest Michigan

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What is made by the hands often comes from the heart, and that truth is on display this holiday season as makers across Southwest Michigan unveil their bountiful inventory of handcrafted gifts. While it used to be easier to shop mass-produced items made around the world, this year’s supply-chain issues are delaying delivery times and …

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10 Holiday Light Displays To Brighten Your Spirits

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As evenings get longer, there is no better way to brighten your spirits than by admiring the twinkle and shimmer of holiday lights with the ones you love. All throughout Berrien County and beyond, you’ll find walk-through light displays, small town windows decorated to the nines, and larger-than-life Christmas trees to enjoy this season. Bundle up …

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