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Kruggel Lawton Recognized as One of the Best and Brightest Company to Work For

A Stronger Future Along The Road to Regional Prosperity: Highlights from the 2026 State of Economic Development

Last Thursday, February 5, 2026, Southwest Michigan First hosted its third annual State of Economic Development event, welcoming more than 500 regional stakeholders, business...

When Technology Becomes the Bottleneck

The Hidden Cost of "Just How We Do It" A local manufacturing client came to us frustrated. Every online order had to be hand-entered into their system. That meant hiring temp...

OEO Energy Offers No-Cost LED Lighting Upgrades

Southwest Michigan First Chamber member OEO Energy is offering eligible organizations across the region no-cost LED tubes upgrades to replace existing fluorescent fixtures. The...

Marshall Project Lands $500K RAP Grant

Kalamazoo/Portage Arts Scene Recognized

Workforce Housing Coming to Burdick St

Clark Logic Expands at Fort Custer

Building Opportunity: Spotlight on Jennifer Sawyer, New President of NAWIC’s Kalamazoo/Battle Creek Chapter

In an industry long defined by hard hats and heavy lifting, the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) is demonstrating that leadership, innovation, and vision...

Take the AZO Survey to Help Expand Air Service in Southwest Michigan

Artist Sought for Church Street Murals

Ford’s Marshall Plant Targets Home Power

Kruggel Lawton Recognized as One of the Best and Brightest Company to Work For

Feb 9, 2026 | Sponsored Content

Courtesy of Kruggel Lawton

When Technology Becomes the Bottleneck

Feb 6, 2026 | Chamber Corner

Tanner Brodhagen - Brod Solutions

The Hidden Cost of "Just How We Do It" A local manufacturing client came to us frustrated. Every online order had to be hand-entered into their system. That meant hiring temp workers during busy seasons, dealing with typos that delayed shipments, constantly cleaning...

Broncos Capture MAC Championship

Dec 8, 2025 | Culture, Thrive

Joseph Hartzell | Western Herald

A Stronger Future Along The Road to Regional Prosperity: Highlights from the 2026 State of Economic Development

Feb 9, 2026 | Business

Eric Ringwelski | Southwest Michigan First

Last Thursday, February 5, 2026, Southwest Michigan First hosted its third annual State of Economic Development event, welcoming more than 500 regional stakeholders, business owners, and community leaders for an afternoon focused on economic insights, emerging trends,...

OEO Energy Offers No-Cost LED Lighting Upgrades

Feb 6, 2026 | Business, Chamber Corner

OEO Energy Solutions

Southwest Michigan First Chamber member OEO Energy is offering eligible organizations across the region no-cost LED tubes upgrades to replace existing fluorescent fixtures. The program is funded by select Michigan electric utilities, making a range of indoor...