by Eric Ringwelski | Feb 24, 2026 | Chamber Corner
When designing a space, window treatments are often thought of as a final detail—but in reality, they play a much bigger role. The right window treatments do more than frame a view; they influence how a room feels, functions, and performs every day. From light control...
by Eric Ringwelski | Feb 23, 2026 | First & 42 Original, Places
On a stretch of downtown Kalamazoo where construction, restoration, and new momentum are starting to overlap, the Lofts at Ironworks (also known as Ironworks), is turning the page from long-term project to lived-in place. Trisha Kidd, PlazaCorp’s director of project...
by Eric Ringwelski | Feb 18, 2026 | Chamber Corner
ERP. CRM. WMS. PLM. HRMS. EMR. Pick your acronym. Add a polished demo. Stir in some magical thinking and a pint of unrealistic expectations. Marinate in a six or seven-figure budget. Sprinkle on an arbitrary go-live date. Bake in a 550-degree pressure cooker for 12-18...
