by Kimberly Viers | Feb 6, 2023 | Culture
The Kalamazoo-Portage Metro area is once again ranked high on the list of affordable cities in the nation according to the Cost of Living Index (COLI). Among the 265 urban areas that participated in the 2022 Cost of Living Index, the after-tax cost for a...
by Kimberly Viers | Dec 16, 2022 | Business
Photo Caption: Discover Kalamazoo President and CEO Jane Ghosh (far left) presents an Industry Partnership Award to (from left to right) CEO Jonas Peterson, Partner Mason Everett, and Chamber Director Clarence Lloyd from Southwest Michigan First at a ceremony on...
by Kimberly Viers | Oct 24, 2022 | Culture
Over the past 12 years, Catalyst University has built up over 14,000 existing and emerging leaders in education, business, and service organizations to carry our community into the future. This year, we are inviting you to join us January 25 or 26 for a day filled...
by Kimberly Viers | Sep 19, 2022 | Culture
Keidrain Brewster, a returned citizen that served 13 years in prison, has built his own trucking company and authored two best-selling books since his release just eight years ago. He delivered a powerful message at an event last week in the Catalyst Center sponsored...
by Kimberly Viers | Mar 16, 2020 | Business
For the most recent version of resources, check out the Southwest Michigan First COVID-19 Response page. In response to the rapidly developing situation around COVID-19, both the federal government and Governor Whitmer’s office are working to support the needs of both...
