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The Business of Human Connection

I've spent the last seven years putting people in the same room together. Golf outings, weddings, board retreats, client appreciation events, milestone celebrations. After...

How Talent Discovery Helps Individuals and Organizations Thrive

Can you answer the question with clarity and certainty, “What are you naturally good at?” How about “How do you naturally connect with others?” or “ What are your natural and...

New Housing and Commercial Space Coming to Downtown Battle Creek

Wightman Celebrates Industry Recognition for Frank Renaldi and Philip Doorlag

Kruggel Lawton Announces New Business Leadership Summit in Southwest Michigan

Southwest Michigan First Names New CEO

How to Build Business Credit Without Putting Everything on Your Personal Score

If you’re starting or growing a company, your business credit score plays a critical role in your ability to qualify for loans, credit cards, and other forms of financing. The...

Celebrate America 250 Across Southwest Michigan: Fireworks, Festivals & Fourth of July Fun

As America marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, communities across Southwest Michigan are preparing to celebrate with fireworks, parades,...

Kalamazoo Event Center Launches Docuseries

Fibrosan Bringing 32 Jobs to Cassopolis

Kalamazoo Community Foundation Centennial Celebration Set for July 10

The Messaging Mistake That Makes Customers Tune Out

Many businesses put themselves at the center of their brand story because they believe credibility is what earns trust. While experience, credentials, process, and values all...

Kruggel Lawton Announces New Business Leadership Summit in Southwest Michigan

Jul 13, 2026 | Sponsored Content

Kruggel Lawton

The Business of Human Connection

Jul 21, 2026 | Chamber Corner

Melissa Johnson - Gull Lake View Golf Resort & Conference Center

I've spent the last seven years putting people in the same room together. Golf outings, weddings, board retreats, client appreciation events, milestone celebrations. After watching thousands of them unfold, one thing has become obvious to me: the moment people connect...

Celebrate America 250 Across Southwest Michigan: Fireworks, Festivals & Fourth of July Fun

Jun 29, 2026 | Culture, Thrive

As America marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, communities across Southwest Michigan are preparing to celebrate with fireworks, parades, concerts, festivals, lake traditions, historic tours, public art and hometown gatherings. Across...