Moody on the Market

Moody on the Market serves as the primary resource for news about businesses, organizations, and events in Michigan’s Great Southwest. It focuses on Berrien County and also highlights important updates from Van Buren and Cass counties in Michigan, as well as LaPorte and St. Joseph counties in Indiana. Pat’s column, which first appeared in the Herald-Palladium and Mailmax print editions, is still published weekly in Mailmax and is updated online every day of the week to provide the latest information.

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SJPS Foundation Scholarship Winners 2025 | Moody on the Market

2 days ago | moodyonthemarket.com

The SJPS Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce its 2025 Foundation Scholarship Recipients. Each student has been awarded a $5,000 college
Fitch downgrades Whirlpool Corporation bond rating to junk status

3 days ago | moodyonthemarket.com | Ken Lundberg

Fitch Ratings has downgraded Whirlpool Corporation’s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating to BB+ from BBB-, citing elevated leverage and a sluggish recovery in consumer demand for home appliance products. Last week, the rating agency also revised its outlook for the company to Negative, indicating the possibility of further downgrades if financial conditions deteriorate.
AAA says travel summer plans remain positive

1 week ago | moodyonthemarket.com | Ken Lundberg

AAA says there’s good news for people and businesses dependent on tourist dollars. Economic worries are not damping travel plans. In a new survey from AAA, 60% of Michiganders plan to take a trip this summer. That’s up from 52% last year, highlighting a continued upward trend in travel intentions. “Despite economic uncertainties, Americans still prioritize vacations as an essential part of life,” said Debbie Haas, Vice President of Travel for AAA – The Auto Club Group.
Scam Alert - BBB warns of imposters selling contact lists

1 week ago | moodyonthemarket.com | Ken Lundberg

Another scam warning to be aware of… The Better Business Bureau of Michigan is warning local businesses to be on the lookout for scammers offering “chamber member contact lists” for a price. The BBB issued a statement saying they’re aware the lists from Livonia-Westland Chamber of Commerce and Traverse Connect have been offered so far. The scam has also been reported in other states.
SW Michigan housing sales picked up in March

2 weeks ago | moodyonthemarket.com | Ken Lundberg

The Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors reports area housing market sales in March 2025 picked up from a sluggish February performance and ended with “an explosive finish.” According to Luke Jeffries, Association Executive, all figures increased by double digits, except for sales year-to-date. Sales increased 49 percent over that in February with selling prices increasing 1-3 percent higher in March.
St. Joseph elected hear another earful on public parking plan

2 weeks ago | moodyonthemarket.com | Ken Lundberg

With paid parking planned for part of downtown St. Joseph starting this summer, city commissioners have heard an earful from residents both in support of and opposed to the plan. At their regular meeting on Monday, it was mostly the latter as a group of downtown business owners who met last week to draft a letter of opposition came out to voice their frustrations. Lisa Miller of Forever Clean Soapworks read that letter, making several requests of commissioners.
Downtown St. Joe business Kaiku finds new owner

2 weeks ago | moodyonthemarket.com | Ken Lundberg

Downtown St. Joseph is about to be abuzz with word that there are new owners taking over the plant and thrift shop Kaiku located at 402 State Street. Earlier this year, Moody on the Market reported the plant shop/thrift store Kaiku on downtown St. Joseph’s State Street was up for sale. Now, it appears, they’ve found the new owners.
MDOT receiving reports of scam involving toll roads | Moody on the Market

4 weeks ago | moodyonthemarket.com

The Michigan Department of Transportation is warning everyone not to fall for a toll road scam that's been going around lately. MDOT Spokesperson Jocelyn Garza
Governor Whitmer delivers Build, America, Build speech; agrees with Trump's trade goals

1 month ago | moodyonthemarket.com | Ken Lundberg

Governor Gretchen Whitmer traveled to Washington, D.C. today to deliver a speech about trade and manufacturing, laying out what she calls a blueprint for the nation. In front of a campaign-style backdrop with a huge message of “Build, America, Build,” printed in patriotic colors, the governor’s address is a likely maneuver to keep her name in the mix for presidential contenders in 2028.
AG warns of Bitcoin ATM scams

1 month ago | moodyonthemarket.com | Ken Lundberg

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is warning consumers about a new scam involving Bitcoin ATMs. The AG’s office said a common Bitcoin ATM scam targeting older adults starts with a fraudulent message or phone call. The call might be from someone claiming to be with Apple, Google, another well-known company, or even law enforcement. The scammer tells the victim that their financial accounts have been compromised.