Other Key Information About Michigan's Great Southwest

Still looking for more information about our great community, and all that our region has to offer? Well, here's a little more about us.

Libraries

Almost every community in Michigan's Great Southwest has a public library. There are also a few educational media centers, as well as several specialty and academic libraries. Once you get settled into your community of choice, sign up for a card and dig in! Many of the libraries have wonderful programs for kids, too, plus book clubs and more!
  • Benton Harbor Public Library (269) 926-6139
  • Lincoln Charter Township Library (269) 429-9575
  • St. Joseph Public Library (269) 983-7167

Community Services

Our region offers a wide range of services, from counseling and mental health, to crime and violence prevention, education and employment, family/child/youth services, health and wellness, legal issues, and veteran's services. For more information about these services, or for a comprehensive listing, please call Cornerstone Alliance, (269) 925-6100.

Self-help Resources

The Center for Self-Help is a resource center that provides services for Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren County residents. It aids emerging groups, and supports training activities for group leaders, and links people who share concerns or advocacies. To obtain a directory of self-help groups, call (269) 927-6065, ext. 6, or 1-800-310-0341.

SWMI Info - A detailed CD Rom is available by calling (269) 925-7772 ext. 20.

Municipal Services

Municipal trash collection and water/sewage sources vary greatly across Southwest Michigan. For more information, contact your city, village, or township hall. If you live outside city or village limits, look for a list of townships in your phone book. Township representatives may be able to assist you with your questions.

Movie Theaters

What's a Saturday night without a good movie? We have lots of options to keep you entertained.

Harbors

To get a copy of the booklet, "Michigan's Harbors Guide," write: Department of Natural Resources, Recreational Division, P.O. Box 30257, Lansing, MI 48909. It lists all of Michgan's public harbors along Lake Michigan and the other Great Lakes.

Public Golf Courses

For a booklet on Michigan's public golf courses, call the Michigan Association of Public Golf Courses at (517) 484-4411, or write: 225 W. Washington, Lansing, MI, 48933.

Contact the Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council at (269) 925-6301 for golf packages in cooperation with area hotels and motels.

Bowling

Another popular indoor "sport" in our region - there are alleys peppered throughout our region. You'll find lots of league action.

New Business Information

If you are starting out a new business in Michigan's Great Southwest, there are several valuable resources you can draw upon to get the edge:

Berrien County Economic Development Department, Stevensville (269) 429-0611
Coloma-Watervliet Area Economic Development, Watervliet (269) 463-4131
Cornerstone Alliance (269) 925-6100
Dowagiac Downtown Development Authority (269) 782-8148
Shopping

Yes! We have shopping! From quaint antique stores and flea markets, new and used book stores, artsy boutiques and galleries, greenhouses, sporting goods stores, ma and pa shops, to the national standards - malls and superstore chains - we have exactly what you're looking for.
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For more information
Cornerstone Alliance
P.O. Box 428, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
tel: (269) 925-6100
webmaster@michigansgreatsw.com