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SMRC and Greater Niles Unite for Regional Growth

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...

5 Tips for Smarter Health Decisions

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...

New FAA-Approved Testing Center Opens in Battle Creek

Once-in-a-Century Vision Realized in Kalamazoo

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...

WMU Thrift Store Gives Students a Career Boost

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...

Battle Creek Native Advances on The Voice

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...

5 Tips for Smarter Health Decisions

Oct 27, 2025 | Sponsored Content

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

Chamber’s Choice Awards 2025: Winners and Highlights

Sep 25, 2025 | Chamber Corner

Eric Ringwelski | Southwest Michigan First

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 University’s Dalton Recital Hall. In partnership with Varnum LLP, the afternoon gathered...

WMU Thrift Store Gives Students a Career Boost

Oct 14, 2025 | Places, Thrive

Teanna Barnes | News Channel 3

SMRC and Greater Niles Unite for Regional Growth

Oct 27, 2025 | Places

Max Harden | Leader Publications

Meet the 2025 Candidates | Part 2

Oct 27, 2025 | People

Eric Ringwelski | Southwest Michigan First

Sean Moscynski | Southwest Michigan First

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 businesses, and invests in quality of place. As a regional economic catalyst, Southwest...