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Cornerstone Alliance Cornerstone Alliance is a non-profit, investor-governed, economic development organization.

Cornerstone Alliance is a non-profit, investor-governed economic development organization primarily focused on increasing employment opportunities, private sector capital investments and the local tax base in Michigan’s Great Southwest with specialized business services offered in economically distressed areas.

Strong communities are built through the organizations and people who show up for them.This past week, Jenna, Rachel and...
10/16/2026

Strong communities are built through the organizations and people who show up for them.

This past week, Jenna, Rachel and Marla attended annual meetings and events hosted by the Area Agency on Aging, Berrien Community Foundation and Michigan Gateway Foundation.

These gatherings highlighted meaningful work happening across our region, from supporting older adults and improving food accessibility to strengthening local agriculture and creating opportunities for young people to pursue the arts.

At Cornerstone Alliance, we know that strong local economies and thriving communities go hand in hand. Partnerships with organizations like these help expand resources, create opportunities and improve quality of life throughout Berrien County.

Want to help move Berrien County forward? Connect with local organizations, explore ways to get involved and be part of the work strengthening our region.

Plant tours, policy insights and great conversation. That’s a wrap on our fifth Manufacturers Roundtable of the year!In ...
10/13/2026

Plant tours, policy insights and great conversation. That’s a wrap on our fifth Manufacturers Roundtable of the year!

In September, members of the Cornerstone Alliance Manufacturers Roundtable met at Hanson International. In addition to hearing from the Hanson team and touring the plant floor, the group received an update from Dave Worthams, director of employment policy at the Michigan Manufacturers Association, on the current political landscape and its implications for Michigan manufacturers.

Thank you to Julie LaVanway and Nancy Miller for hosting, and to Dave for his valuable perspective.

Cornerstone Alliance will be closed Monday, October 12 in observance of the federal holiday.Our team will return on Tues...
10/11/2026

Cornerstone Alliance will be closed Monday, October 12 in observance of the federal holiday.

Our team will return on Tuesday, October 13.

Berrien County business owners and employers, we want to hear from you.Cornerstone Alliance’s strategic planning survey ...
10/10/2026

Berrien County business owners and employers, we want to hear from you.

Cornerstone Alliance’s strategic planning survey includes questions specific to the business community, covering workforce needs, sites and buildings, access to capital, childcare, permitting, broadband and more.

Your input will help shape priorities for the next five years and inform how we support business growth throughout Berrien County.

Share your perspective by October 14: www.surveymonkey.com/r/CornerstoneStrategy

A new creative space is opening in downtown Benton Harbor! 🎨Join Hightower Art House tomorrow, October 10, for its grand...
10/09/2026

A new creative space is opening in downtown Benton Harbor! 🎨

Join Hightower Art House tomorrow, October 10, for its grand opening and a chance to explore a space built to bring art and community together. From a collaborative community art project to a free concert featuring Izayah Fisher, there’s plenty to experience.

📍 155 W. Main St., Benton Harbor
🗓️ Saturday, October 10 | 1–7 PM

We’re excited to see creative spaces like this adding to the energy and vibrancy of Benton Harbor’s Arts District. Congratulations to Jessica Hightower on this exciting milestone!

Learn more at hightowerarthouse.com.

Convergix Automation Solutions is a global automation and robotics systems integrator, delivering turnkey robotics, mate...
10/09/2026

Convergix Automation Solutions is a global automation and robotics systems integrator, delivering turnkey robotics, material handling, controls, and information systems to manufacturers across automotive, life sciences, food and beverage, and consumer products. Convergix is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, with locations across North America, Europe, and Asia, including our West Michigan operations in Bridgman and Shoreham.

Where people, process and ingenuity converge.

Being part of southwest Michigan means more to us than having an address here. We support six local high school FIRST Robotics teams with funding, materials, and mentorship from our employees. We also recruit from this community at every level, from student interns to established professionals. We back local high school athletic programs and community sports such as Lakeshore Youth Baseball, and several employees coach those teams themselves, through both the schools and community leagues. We sponsor the Bridgman Public Schools golf outing, the Weko Beach concert series, and the Blossomtime Parade, which our team joins each year. Our people also volunteer with St. Jude, Special Olympics, MI Life in Numbers, and other nonprofits, and Convergix donates alongside them wherever our employees show up.

Cornerstone Alliance is proud to partner with organizations like Comvergix that are making a meaningful difference in the communities they serve every day.

Learn more about Convergix Automation Solutions at ConvergixAutomation.com.

You get three picks. Which industries would you most like to see grow in Berrien County?Think beyond the obvious. Which ...
10/05/2026

You get three picks. Which industries would you most like to see grow in Berrien County?

Think beyond the obvious. Which industries could create new opportunities, strengthen our economy, attract talent, and help shape the future of our region?

Share your three picks in the comments, then take the official strategic planning survey to explore the full list of 14 industries and share your perspective.

Take the Survey today: cstonealliance.org/strategic-planning/

Development doesn’t happen in isolation. It takes collaboration, shared ideas and a willingness to look at opportunities...
09/29/2026

Development doesn’t happen in isolation. It takes collaboration, shared ideas and a willingness to look at opportunities from different perspectives.

That was the focus of Cornerstone Alliance Developer Day 2026.

More than 50 developers, community leaders, municipal partners and economic development professionals came together to tour sites across Berrien County, hear directly from local communities and explore what’s possible when we connect people, places and opportunities.

From available sites to infrastructure, community priorities and the partnerships needed to move projects forward, the day was about more than seeing what’s here. It was about understanding where we can go next, together.

Thank you to the communities, property owners, sponsors and partners who helped make the day possible and continue to invest in Berrien County’s growth.

Together, we’re building the connections, partnerships and foundation for what comes next in Berrien County.

Fill in the blank: In 2036, Berrien County is ______.What’s the first word that comes to mind? Drop it in the comments.N...
09/25/2026

Fill in the blank: In 2036, Berrien County is ______.

What’s the first word that comes to mind? Drop it in the comments.

Now, help us think bigger. Our strategic planning survey asks what you want Berrien County to look like in the years ahead, what it will take to get there, and what could get in the way.

Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CornerstoneStrategy

Learn more about our strategic planning process through the link in our bio.

The survey takes about 10 minutes and is open through Oct. 9.

A, B, C, D, or F. How would you grade Berrien County’s economy today?Tell us your grade in the comments, and more import...
09/23/2026

A, B, C, D, or F. How would you grade Berrien County’s economy today?

Tell us your grade in the comments, and more importantly, tell us why. What’s working? What needs attention? What would you like to see change over the next five years?

Your perspective matters. Share your thoughts through Cornerstone Alliance’s community survey as we develop our next five-year economic development strategy.

Take the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CornerstoneStrategy

Learn more about our strategic planning process through the link in our bio.

The survey is open through Oct. 9.

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80 W Main Street
Benton Harbor, MI
49022

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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