Learn more... BREAKING NEWS! LIVE & WORK - Build Your Career -- Continuing Education -- Training -- Chambers of Commerce - Our Lifestyle -- Community Profile -- Housing -- Education -- Cost of Living -- Public Safety -- Health Care -- Climate -- Arts & Entertainment -- Sports & Recreation - Move to MIGSW -- Find a New Home -- Housing Information -- Telephone & Utilities -- Child Care & Education -- Medical Resources -- Retiring in MIGSW -- News Media -- Places to Worship -- Government Information -- Taxes -- Transportation -- Accommodations -- Calling All Volunteers -- Relocation Packages -- More Services & Info DO BUSINESS - What's Hot! - Business Resources -- Economics -- Financial -- Workforce Development -- Int'l Business Resources -- Michigan Govt Issues - Relocate to MIGSW -- Site Selection -- Infrastructure -- Labor Force -- Incentives -- Taxes -- Accommodations GREAT PEOPLE - Career Connections - Famous Residents - Clubs & Organizations ABOUT MIGSW QUICK FACTS COMMUNITY LINKS AREA MAPS CONTACT US SEARCH RETURN TO HOME PAGE What's Hot Here The hottest thing in Michigan's Great Southwest, besides our lakeside living, is the abundance of locally grown fruits and vegetables, and our friendly small-town atmosphere, which lead to a excellent business climate. It's a dynamic mix of business and lifestyle that meshes together to create a thriving community where you can work and play. Michigan's Great Southwest is home to many established national and international industry leaders involved in the intricate elements of the global business market. As a matter of fact, Industry Week ranked Berrien County 61 out of 310 as a world-class community. A world-class community is a metropolitan area that has performed well in attracting and creating new manufacturing, while retaining and expanding its existing manufacturing base. Michigan's Great Southwest made Inc. magazine's Top 50 in Best Small Metro Areas. Here are a few Michigan number ones: Job growth from 1991-1997 Personal income growth New facilities and expansions Workforce development system Business retention programs Investment promotion agencies Tax cuts (totalling $11 billion) Lowering the tax burden Home price appreciation Venture capital growth Check out the different industries currently thriving in Michigan's Great Southwest. And learn about programs that are keeping our region's economy red-hot. Learn more about our GREAT COMPANIES and what they are up to in Michigan's Great Southwest. If you see this image then click it to find locations in that category in our area! For more information Cornerstone Alliance P.O. Box 428, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 tel: (269) 925-6100 webmaster@michigansgreatsw.com