Michigan's Great Southwest is a vibrant and prosperous region to live, learn, work, invest, grow, play & retire for EVERYONE.
Drive Greatness.
We are focused on harnessing the collective power of Southwest Michigan leaders to solve big problems and improve the quality of life for ALL Berrien County residents.
Success Builds Success.
First: We define the problem.
Second: We take a measured approach by focusing on 5 high-impact pillars of change.
Who We Are
We are a non-profit, collective impact organization focused on the positive growth of all of Southwest Michigan for ALL of its citizens.
We are diverse, public, private and not for profit leaders committed to using all of our resources to lift up the whole community by improving economic, education and health outcomes for all Berrien County Citizens.
Our mission is to identify, and advocate for transformational initiatives to realize a better quality of life for all no matter their race, age, sexual orientation or gender.
The why.
Despite many positive developments during recent years, Berrien County as a whole continues to struggle.
Jobs have declined
Population is older than benchmark areas
County is 60th out of 83 counties in health statistics
School-age population is shrinking
Local government revenues are declining
High-school graduation rates are decreasing
We’re greater together.
Contact us.
Susan@drivegreatness.org
(269) 369-2716
175 W Main Street
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 1141| Benton Harbor, MI 49023