Discover Southwest Michigan
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Find out how our team can help you discover everything Southwest Michigan has to offer you.
Here to help you discover
Hey there! We’re a team of local Southwest Michiganders, and we want to help you find your new home, career, and community here.
Meet our partners
Learn more about our community partners that help us make it all possible in the Mitten.
Southwest Michigan First
Whether you're looking for your next job, a new career, or to launch your own business, this nonprofit economic development agency can help you learn more about your opportunities.
Lake Michigan College
A two-year accredited community college that offers 80 academic programs, LMC offers free and reduced tuition to those relocating to fill gaps in key industries.
Berrien Community Foundation
A nonprofit organization that offers grants, scholarships and more to programs and projects that help improve the quality of life in Berrien County, including a down payment assistance program.
Southwest Michigan Association of Realtors
A professional trade association that offers real estate licensing and auxiliary services for the local real estate industry, including helping transplants identify and secure housing.
American Electric Power
One of the largest electric companies in the country, American Electric Power owns and operates the Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant, generating enough electricity for more than 1.5 million homes.
My favorite thing about Southwest Michigan is the people...they’ve helped me in so many ways as someone who’s new to the area.
Lydia T.
Moved to St. Joseph in 2021
Take a tour with us
Take a personalized, immersive tour of Berrien, Van Buren, or Cass County and discover their charms.
Explore job boards
Discover opportunities from vetted, prominent employers throughout Southwest Michigan.