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• October 3rd, 2021

  Chamber Members & City Officials Tour The Hatch Street Manor, a Luxury Boutique Guesthouse

  Stay Dowagiac continues to strengthen its allure in southwest Michigan as a second and, most recently, a third Airbnb join its ranks.

  Desmond Lathan, owner of The Hatch Street Manor, hosted the Chamber’s Business After Hours in September, as more than 35 Chamber members and City officials enjoyed personal tours of this luxury boutique guesthouse.

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• October 3rd, 2021

  Dowagiac Christmas Celebration Returns!

  Yes, Virginia there is a Santa Claus and he's heading back to downtown Dowagiac, along with Mrs. Claus and a holiday showcase of local youth!

  After a year's absence due to the pandemic, planning is under way for Christmas Open House Weekend, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 12 and 13, the Candle-light Christmas Parade that returns to Front Street on Friday, Dec. 3; and Breakfast with Santa that is co-hosted in December by Dowagiac Elks.

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• October 3rd, 2021

  This is a Milestone Worth Celebrating!

  Look who just turned 135!

  On September 28 Mennel Milling marked its 135th anniversary.

  It all began more than a century ago, when The Isaac Harter Milling Company was established in 1886 in Fostoria, Ohio. At the time, the Fostoria Flour Mill was the largest flour mill in the country not located on water.

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