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Putting Socks On at Work: Why Problems Stick Around—and How to Stop the Cycle

I used to think the challenges I saw in mental health were unique to that work. They’re not. The exact same unhealthy, unproductive patterns show up in businesses and...

Beacon Kalamazoo Earns Top Honors

Beacon Kalamazoo has recently been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, a leading consumer resource for healthcare quality and provider information. This...

New Wrestling Facility Opens in St. Joseph

Zhangs Receive Ellis Island Medal

Open Roads Builds New Youth Bike Hub

Why Change Feels So Hard at Work — And What Actually Improves Adaptability

Across Southwest Michigan, businesses are navigating a unique moment. AI-driven automation is reshaping roles amid economic uncertainty, hiring is slowing, and teams are being...

Digital Marketing Trends 2026: What Brands Need to Know Next

Digital marketing trends in 2026 reflect a noticeable change in how brands think about growth. As people become more selective and platforms continue to mature, many brands are...

How Pro Services Is Tackling Manufacturing’s Maintenance Talent Gap With Pro Academy

At Pro Academy in Portage, the story goes beyond a training facility. For Pro Services, the Academy reflects a challenge manufacturers know well: finding and developing skilled...

WMU, Kalamazoo Valley Launch Guaranteed Admissions Partnership

Spencer Fire Trucks Celebrates 40 Years

Bronson Named Top Academic Medical Center

The Best Business Strategy Is People Strategy. Here’s How to Actually Live It.

We talk about performance like it's something we can manage into existence. Set the goals. Track the metrics. Hold people accountable. But if you've led people for any length of...

Beacon Kalamazoo Earns Top Honors

May 18, 2026 | Sponsored Content

Beacon Kalamazoo

Beacon Kalamazoo has recently been named one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, a leading consumer resource for healthcare quality and provider information. This achievement reflects Beacon Kalamazoo’s commitment to clinical excellence and top-tier...

Putting Socks On at Work: Why Problems Stick Around—and How to Stop the Cycle

May 20, 2026 | Chamber Corner

Dr. Leatrice Brooks

I used to think the challenges I saw in mental health were unique to that work. They’re not. The exact same unhealthy, unproductive patterns show up in businesses and organizations all the time. It makes so much sense now—but y’all, I really didn’t know. Once I saw...