by Kimberly Viers | Feb 22, 2021 | Business
This morning Southwest Michigan First’s newly appointed CEO, Lee Chatfield, submitted his resignation to the Southwest Michigan First Board of Directors. A statement from the organization confirmed the following, “At our 10:00 a.m. meeting today, the board...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 17, 2021 | Business
Governor Gretchen Whitmer Announces Nearly 6,000 Small Businesses Across Michigan Awarded $52.5 Million Through Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) grant program supports small businesses impacted by COVID-19...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 12, 2021 | Culture
Thank you President George Washington! Besides being a founding father and the first President of the U.S., it was the celebration of George’s birthday on February 22 that kicked off what we now know as Presidents’ Day. Observed on the third Monday of February, the...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 11, 2021 | Business
UPDATE: On Monday, February 22, 2021, Lee Chatfield resigned as CEO of Southwest Michigan First. In a statement to the community, Southwest Michigan First updated its plans on how it will approach the future search. You can read that update here. Regional economic...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 11, 2021 | Culture
There’s nothing quite like freshly made chocolates. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with a box of chocolates or reaching for another sweet, our community has plenty to offer. We may be traveling through a rocky road right now, but these...
