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Building Tomorrow’s Workforce Starts With Investing in Today’s Youth

When we talk about economic development, the conversation often centers on attracting new businesses, creating jobs, and strengthening our local economy. But one of the most...

Meet the Candidates 2026

Economic growth is at the core of nearly every decision made in Lansing, and the next slate of state leaders will directly influence how Southwest Michigan attracts talent,...

Kalamazoo Promise Expands to HBCUs

Honor Credit Union Awards $20K to Teachers

Clark Logic Enters Residential Development

Michigan LIFT Targets Manufacturing Growth

Smart Financial Habits: Managing Credit Card Debt and Building Financial Confidence

While credit cards can provide a safe and convenient way to make purchases, they also carry the risk of increasing spending and accumulating debt. With the rising costs of...

The Question Leaders Forget to Ask: What Will This Require of the Organization?

I’ve spent a lot of my career around organizations that are changing. Sometimes that change is significant: an acquisition, a new strategy, a leadership transition or a...

Crain’s Profiles Jennifer Owens’ Return to Southwest Michigan First

Kalamazoo Event Center Seeking Vendors

OnCall Content Brings Hourly, Book-Online Video and Photo Services to Southwest Michigan

A new service from Kalamazoo-based video production company Overneath lets businesses and individuals book a professional shoot or edit in minutes, with simple, rates and usable...

Glen Oaks Offering Up to $500K for Employer Training

OnCall Content Brings Hourly, Book-Online Video and Photo Services to Southwest Michigan

Oct 5, 2026 | Sponsored Content

OnCall Content powered by Overneath

A new service from Kalamazoo-based video production company Overneath lets businesses and individuals book a professional shoot or edit in minutes, with simple, rates and usable files in their portal in as little as 24 hours. OnCall Content, a new hourly video, photo,...

Building Tomorrow’s Workforce Starts With Investing in Today’s Youth

Oct 21, 2026 | Chamber Corner

Matt Forkin - Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Kalamazoo

When we talk about economic development, the conversation often centers on attracting new businesses, creating jobs, and strengthening our local economy. But one of the most important investments we can make in Southwest Michigan's future begins long before someone...