Fighting Food Shortages During COVID-19
As nationwide headlines warn that COVID-19 is closing meat processing plants, one of St. Joseph’s largest employers is working hard to stay open. The coronavirus has reduced meat production by…
Wage Growth Climbs in St. Joseph
As many employers can attest, with the tight labor market the past several years, wages have gone up, especially for skilled labor positions. The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce recently…
BMS Logistics to Build New Facility in Eastowne Business Park
BMS Logistics will build a new 350,000 square foot contract packaging, warehousing and distribution facility in Eastowne Business Park. The company purchased 21 acres of land from the St. Joseph…
Talent Competition
Forgive me if I sound like a broken record, but St. Joseph must be better. Our ability as a community to be successful depends on St. Joseph being the kind…
Photo of Jeremy Bout by SIGN Fracture Care International
Edge Factor to Inspire Students About Technical Education
When creativity and ability meet, success is just around the corner. The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce will bring this message to area students thanks to a generous grant from…
Two Local Companies to Invest & Expand in St. Joseph
LifeLine Foods Boehringer Ingelheim LifeLine Foods and Boehringer Ingelheim will both make significant investments at their St. Joseph facilities. “We are very pleased to have LifeLine Foods and Boehringer Ingelheim’s…
Land Bank Bill Delivered to Governor’s Desk
Last week HB 821, also known as the land bank bill, was Truly Agreed to and Finally Passed by a vote of 108 to 37. HB 821 is the legislation…
Game Changers
Over the last month or two there have been several decisions made that will impact St. Joseph for many years to come. While things happen every day that impact us…
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That Feeling
Over the last couple of weeks, I have been enjoying that feeling you get when spring has begun. After this past winter, I am enjoying it even more. Spring comes…
Community College Coming to St. Joseph
April 2, 2019--The Metropolitan Community College Board of Trustees approved a partnership with the St. Joseph School District to offer expanded education and training opportunities in St. Joseph. “The St.…
