Meet the 2025 Candidates | Part 2

Economic growth is at the core of nearly every local decision, and the next slate of local leaders will directly influence how our community attracts talent, supports small...

What Does ‘Patient-Centered’ Care Mean?

Patient-centered care seems like a self-explanatory term. Isn’t health care always focused on the person receiving medical care – the patient? The answer to that question is as...

Meet The 2025 Candidates | Part 1

Economic growth is at the core of nearly every local decision, and the next slate of local leaders will directly influence how our community attracts talent, supports small...

Dr. Brandy Brown Reappointed to Michigan Natural Resources Board

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has reappointed Dr. Brandy Brown of Kalamazoo to the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) Board, where she will continue her service as...

Chamber’s Choice Awards 2025: Winners and Highlights

Southwest Michigan First Chamber welcomed a full house to the first-ever Chamber’s Choice Small Business Conference and Celebration on Thursday, September 18 at Western Michigan...

Thrive in Southwest Michigan: Where Careers and Life Connect

Looking for a place where you can grow your career and enjoy life? Welcome to Thrive in Southwest Michigan, a regional talent attraction campaign that’s putting our seven...

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