by Kimberly Viers | Aug 27, 2021 | Culture
Treystar invites the public to an opening and dedication ceremony to officially open downtown Kalamazoo’s newest outdoor space to enjoy community, arts, music, and social interactions. Known as Haymarket Plaza, the community celebration is set for Thursday, September...
by Kimberly Viers | Aug 27, 2021 | Leadership
Serving as the acting city manager of Portage, Adam Herringa participated in the 2008 class of Leadership Kalamazoo. Reflecting on his time in the program, Adam recalls the impact of being able to engage with different venues throughout the area as each session was...
by Kimberly Viers | Aug 25, 2021 | Culture
Skateboarders have gotten a bad rep for years, but that’s changing. The sport emerged on the west coast in the 1950s as a way for surfers to practice their skills when the waves weren’t cooperating. Over several decades, skateboarding rolled its way across...
by Kimberly Viers | Aug 25, 2021 | Business
Today, Economic Development Leaders for Michigan (EDLM) and Southwest Michigan First called for quick passage of the Michigan Employment Opportunity Act. The legislation would restore economic incentives from Good Jobs for Michigan, a key tool in attracting...
by Kimberly Viers | Aug 20, 2021 | Business, Leadership
As a 2017 participant of Leadership Kalamazoo, Damon Allison has not only built on the lessons taught in the program to develop his own leadership, but now, he is also helping others develop their leadership, too! One of the most memorable experiences that Damon...