Category Archives: Issue 51 – May 06 2023

Community Press Release – Local McDonalds Raise $35k for RMHC Program

Local McDonald’s Customers Raise $35k through ‘Round Up’ for Ronald McDonald House Charities Submitted by Spencer Wheelock Edwardsburg, MI ~ May 9, 2023 Customers at three South Bend-area McDonald’s restaurants have helped raise more than $35,000 to support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Michiana through the ‘Round-Up for RMHC’ program so far in 2023. ThisContinue reading “Community Press Release – Local McDonalds Raise $35k for RMHC Program”

Local Business – The Salt Haven

Mother’s Day Gift Idea: The Salt Haven by Rebecka Hoyt, Editor & Photographer, and Jen Garry, Publisher Mother’s Day is approaching fast and you just might want to consider giving a gift of a “Salt Cave Session” at The Salt Haven on the northside corner of W. Ferry and S. Cass streets in Berrien Springs,Continue reading “Local Business – The Salt Haven”

Local Leadership – BACC Welcomes New Executive Director Brandon DeJaynes

Brandon DeJaynes, New Executive Director at Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce by Rebecka Hoyt, Editor & Photographer; Jen Garry, Publisher In Brandon DeJaynes’ first month as the new Executive Director of the Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce, he is meeting and getting to know many people.  He’s also been training on Quickbooks. He states thatContinue reading “Local Leadership – BACC Welcomes New Executive Director Brandon DeJaynes”

Local Music – Buchanan Announces Line-Up for Summer Concert Series

Buchanan Announces Line-Up for Summer Concert Series Buchanan, MI – May 1, 2022 Every year the City of Buchanan and the Michigan Gateway Community Foundation team up to bring quality acts to downtown Buchanan that are accessible to everyone in the community. Due to generous donations from the City of Buchanan, Michigan Gateway Community Foundation,Continue reading “Local Music – Buchanan Announces Line-Up for Summer Concert Series”

Local New Business – Sesshin Pet Grooming & Spa Opens in Baroda

Sesshin Pet Grooming & Spa Opens in Baroda Submitted by Ashley Butler, Cornerstone Alliance Director of Community Engagement  Baroda, MI ~ April 27, 2023 Sesshin Grooming & Spa, a new pet grooming and sitting business, celebrated its recent grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The business, located in Baroda, will offer a range ofContinue reading “Local New Business – Sesshin Pet Grooming & Spa Opens in Baroda”

Local Charity – MGCF Awards Local Grants

Michigan Gateway Community Foundation Awards Grants to Local Charitable Programs Submitted by Michael Rowland, Michigan Gateway Community Foundation President/CEO Buchanan, MI – April 17, 2022 The Board of Trustees for Michigan Gateway Community Foundation are proud to announce that we have approved the granting of funds from the Foundation to the following programs: Founded inContinue reading “Local Charity – MGCF Awards Local Grants”

Local Entrepreneurs – New Path for Small Business in Buchanan

New Path for Small Business Success in Buchanan Submitted by Ashley Regal, City of Buchanan Main Street Manager/Assistant Director of Community Development Buchanan, MI – May 4, 2022 Small town Buchanan, Michigan to host a small business incubator focussing on burgeoning businesses in the food and retail sectors. This project will be housed in Buchanan’sContinue reading “Local Entrepreneurs – New Path for Small Business in Buchanan”

Past Event – BACC Annual Awards 2023

Fernwood Botanical Garden Host for Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards by Rebecka Hoyt, Editor & Photographer The Sims Education Center at Fernwood Botanical Garden was the location for Buchanan Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Awards and Meeting on a chilly spring morning Friday, April 28, 2023 from 7:30am – 9am. A lovely breakfastContinue reading “Past Event – BACC Annual Awards 2023”

Community Press Release – SAM Presents House Concert Fundraiser

School of American Music Presents House Concert “Piano and Violin Classics” Submitted by Donna Mitchell, School of American Music Executive Director Concert is a fundraiser for the School of American Music Future Fund The School of American Music presents its first House Concert of 2023, “Piano and Violin Classics”, on Sunday, June 4th at 4:00Continue reading “Community Press Release – SAM Presents House Concert Fundraiser”