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New Executives Honored at Event

August 18, 2022 1:52 pm Published by Comments Off on New Executives Honored at Event

The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce honored more than 100 new executives to the St. Joseph business community at its New Executive Welcome Aug. 17 at the Metropolitan, 107 S. Sixth St. The purpose of the New Executives Welcome is…


Hillyard Celebrates Groundbreaking Ceremony on Long-Awaited Construction

May 24, 2022 2:24 pm Published by Comments Off on Hillyard Celebrates Groundbreaking Ceremony on Long-Awaited Construction

After five years, Hillyard Companies broke ground for construction at its major construction project on 25 acres that retained more than 200 employees in St. Joseph. The groundbreaking ceremony was held Monday, May 23. Hillyard, a leading manufacturer and distributor…


Restaurant Week May 10-17

May 9, 2022 7:46 am Published by Comments Off on Restaurant Week May 10-17

Foodies and lovers of local businesses: St. Joseph Restaurant Week starts Tuesday, May 10, and runs through May 17. Joe Town Fun and the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce are partnering to coordinate this event presented by John Joe Insurance.…


Parties on the Parkway 2022 Lineup

April 22, 2022 10:21 am Published by Comments Off on Parties on the Parkway 2022 Lineup

It’s starting to look like spring, which means it’s almost Parties on the Parkway time! The annual summer concert series dates, bands and times are featured below. Thousands of residents come out each year during the course of the series…


Final Forum Before Election

April 1, 2022 9:47 am Published by Comments Off on Final Forum Before Election

The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce on Thursday hosted the last forum before the municipal election on Tuesday, April 5. Mayoral and City Council candidates were able to introduce themselves to Chamber members and those watching live on News-Press NOW…


Buchanan County ED Funds Help Modernize American Angus

March 29, 2022 1:19 pm Published by Comments Off on Buchanan County ED Funds Help Modernize American Angus

The American Angus Association executive team recently analyzed all options related to its headquarters presence and ultimately chose to invest approximately $1.5 million to modernize and improve the function of its headquarters building located at 3201 Frederick Avenue in St.…


SJSD & Municipal Judge Candidates Speak at Public Affairs Coffee

March 28, 2022 3:25 pm Published by Comments Off on SJSD & Municipal Judge Candidates Speak at Public Affairs Coffee

Candidates running for the St. Joseph School District Board and Municipal Judge were invited to participate in a forum hosted by the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce Monday morning. The event was held before the April 5 election (next week)…


Peterson Farm Bros Address Farm City Breakfast Crowd

March 18, 2022 9:44 am Published by Comments Off on Peterson Farm Bros Address Farm City Breakfast Crowd

More than 600 people attended the 18th annual Farm City Breakfast Friday morning to hear the Peterson Farm Brothers speak, see Andrew McCrea be inducted into the Ag Hall of Fame and to raise money for ag scholarships. The three…


Mayor McMurray Gives Final State of the City Address

March 3, 2022 11:41 am Published by Comments Off on Mayor McMurray Gives Final State of the City Address

St. Joseph Mayor Bill McMurray gave his final State of the City Address at the Public Affairs Coffee held March 3 at Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center. He shared a video that highlighted his four years in office, as…


Mayoral Candidates Speak at Chamber Forum

February 3, 2022 4:21 pm Published by Comments Off on Mayoral Candidates Speak at Chamber Forum

The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum for candidates running for mayor during a Public Affairs Coffee on Thursday, Feb. 3. The event was free to view online or on TV, or could be attended in person at…