South Haven entrepreneur Max Gleiss is growing Max Transportation into a trusted Southwest Michigan travel service, offering stress-free airport rides, tours, and event transportation while earning support from the South Haven Regional Business Hub.
Innovation is taking root at New Age Laboratories. Headquartered in South Haven, the team is revolutionizing crop management through advanced plant sap analysis. By providing a “blood test for crops,” they help farmers identify nutrient imbalances before they become visible. This proactive technology allows growers across Michigan and beyond to optimize fertilizer use, improve plant health, and ensure a high return on investment for a more sustainable agricultural future.
Roxanne Leder of Decadent Dogs in South Haven was featured on the Behind the Business podcast (with Samantha Haas), discussing business scaling, community involvement, and the evolution of a successful retail brand.
Munchie Man Food Truck is doubling its regional impact by acquiring a second, heated food truck to provide year-round service to the Holtec and Palisades workforce. Owners Brian and Janet Tufnell partnered with the South Haven Regional Business Hub to build a sustainable growth roadmap. This expansion provides essential hot food options for second-shift personnel and meets surging demand at the facility’s training center. Supported by the MEDC, this leap moves Munchie Man from a seasonal startup to a vital piece of regional infrastructure.
Cheers to Legacy Wine and Spirits in Hudsonville on successfully securing funding through Northern Initiatives to launch their operations.
Huge congratulations to Health Elevated PLLC and Amy Underwood for receiving a 2026 Micro Business Award from the Small Business Association of Michigan! She will be recognized at the annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business awards gala on April 22.