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Interest rate increases have taken the edge off labor demand, but unemployment dipped in November, and wages rose more than expected. NEW YORK, NY – The U.S. economy continued to pump out jobs in November, suggesting there is still juice left in a labor market that has been slowing almost imperceptibly since last year’s pandemic…

PAW PAW, MI – Several businesses throughout Van Buren County received recognition this past week from an economic development group dedicated to promoting business in the county. Market Van Buren hosted its inaugural Business Recognition Awards at the Black River Barn in South Haven, June 29. The event brought together company owners and community leaders…

PAW PAW, MI – One of the most agile Michigan manufacturers during the pandemic not only averted tragedy by rapidly pivoting to a highly successful conversion of their manufacturing facility in Van Buren County, they have just announced a major expansion that will create up to 20 new jobs in the region going forward. On…

BANGOR, MI – Barber Packaging in Bangor is expanding. After their successful conversion to make one-million face shields for the medical community during the COVID-19 pandemic, the firm is creating as many as 20 jobs with a six-acre, 36,000 square foot facility. That will be built in Bangor and will relocate the Paw Paw facility…

PAW PAW, MI – Cass County is creating a new partnership with Kinexus Group and its subsidiary, Market Van Buren, to raise the economic development profile of the county. Officials made the announcement Friday in an effort to strengthen both counties in the ever-changing economic development landscape. “Market Van Buren has always reached out to…