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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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MDOT receiving reports of scam involving toll roads | Moody on the Market

1 week 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

2 weeks 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

2 weeks 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.
First public hearing held for 200-unit residential development in Lincoln Township

2 weeks ago | moodyonthemarket.com | Ken Lundberg

The Lincoln Township Planning Commission saw more detail Monday night around the 200-unit residential development proposed at 3822 Red Arrow Highway. The South Bend real estate firm, Great Lakes Capital, has proposed the development on the long-vacant Snowflake Motel property. The Lincoln Township Planning Commission held a public hearing on the company’s request to rezone 10.59 acres at the site from Commercial Mixed-Use to High Density Residential.
Michigan unemployment rates rise in February

2 weeks ago | moodyonthemarket.com | Ken Lundberg

Not seasonally adjusted jobless rates rose in 16 of Michigan’s 18 labor market areas over the month, according to data released Thursday by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. “Unemployment rates have been trending upward across all regions of the state since this time last year due to a rising number of unemployed workers,” said Wayne Rourke, labor market information director for the Michigan Center for Data and Analytics.
Wightman announces new ownership members

3 weeks ago | moodyonthemarket.com | Ken Lundberg

Benton Harbor-based architecture and civil engineering/surveying firm Wightman has announced the appointment of four new associates to its ownership program. The company said four staff members were announced at their recent board meeting as new shareholders in the firm. The newly appointed associates are Mike Lewallen, Maria Benz-Weeden, Derek Miller, and Fred Peters. Brief bios provided by the firm follow.
The Garage on Ferry Street announces closure

3 weeks ago | moodyonthemarket.com | Ken Lundberg

The owners of The Garage on Ferry Street in Berrien Springs have announced that this Sunday, April 6, is their last day of business. The one-year anniversary of the purchase of the establishment, formerly known as AJ’s Uptown, is Friday. “The decision to close does not come lightly and it is not one we wanted to make.
More layoffs for Whirlpool Corporation - latest cuts affect manufacturing

3 weeks ago | moodyonthemarket.com | Ken Lundberg

Whirlpool Corp. has announced it is letting go of an estimated 650 workers from its manufacturing facility in Amana, Iowa, effective June 1. Responding to media, Whirlpool Corp. executives blamed the layoffs on reduced consumer demand, primarily refrigeration units. “Whirlpool Corporation has made necessary adjustments to production at its Amana operations to align with current market conditions driven by consumer demand.
Sunday's storms cause business interruptions in SW Michigan

3 weeks ago | moodyonthemarket.com | Ken Lundberg

Indiana Michigan Power reported more than 40,000 customers were still without power Monday morning after severe thunderstorms blew through Southwest Michigan. According to I&M, a large number of homes and businesses are expected to be without power at least through midweek. Among the businesses affected, Thistledown & Row in downtown Buchanan who posted about the damage on social media. “We, like many people, were affected by the 80 mph gusts that tore through our area.
Southwest Michigan housing market slipped in February

3 weeks ago | moodyonthemarket.com | Ken Lundberg

The Southwestern Michigan Association of Realtors reports the local housing market sales slipped in February from a robust start in January. The group also reports the average selling price for houses in February dropped 1.5 percent from January ($410,203 vs. $416,393). They say the year started with an elevated inventory and in February the inventory increased 18 percent from February 2024.