Author: Kimberly Chmielewski

Economic growth and how to achieve it are at the top of the platform for most candidates running for government office — whether it be for local, state, or national seats of representation. Regional economic catalyst, Southwest Michigan First, reached out to the 2023 candidates running for office to get their take on growing the […]

The Marine Maintenance Technician program at Lake Michigan College prepares you to earn your lifetime Mercury Marine Technician number and sit for the American Boat & Yacht Council Marine Service Technology Exam. Developed in collaboration with the American Boat and Yacht Council, the Michigan Boating Industries Association, and local marinas, our program will prepare you […]

Western Michigan University is striving to improve and better serve companies in our community. They have prepared a survey to help better understand the value your company places on university engagement. If you engage with Western Michigan University, you are invited to take the anonymous five-minute survey independently or as a team. Please click here […]

Photo caption: Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the prestigious international honor society for two-year colleges, inducting new members at a ceremony. High school students who are exploring college options are invited to attend the 2023 Greater Kalamazoo Area College Night Oct. 9 at Kalamazoo Valley Community College’s Texas Township Campus. Co-sponsored […]

With each new year comes new growth to our region and Southwest Michigan First’s event offering is no different. We anticipate transformational economic development growth in 2024, and we want to ensure YOU are part of the story. That is why we are introducing our first annual State of Economic Development event for Southwest Michigan […]