by Kimberly Viers | Oct 8, 2019 | Business
Two local counties—Kalamazoo and St. Joseph—will be seeking tax dollars to fund an expansion of career and technical education during the Tuesday, November 5 election. This comes at a time when existing regional employers of all sizes face a workforce skills gap and...
by Kimberly Viers | Oct 3, 2019 | Uncategorized
Or should we say “succession plan”?Or should we say “succession plan”? Human resources (HR) functions within organizations are changing. Fading are the days when HR managers were hired solely to keep employees compliant with policy and the benefits competitive. Today,...
by Kimberly Viers | Sep 24, 2019 | Business
Did you know that Southwest Michigan is home to one of the nation’s largest centers of design-driven businesses? Everyday products like Kitchen Aid mixers, Sharpie markers, Yoplait cups, and Kellogg’s cereal boxes are all designed right here in our backyard. But...
by Kimberly Viers | Sep 6, 2019 | Leadership
Prevention Works is arming Southwest Michigan with the tools it needs to build a brighter future. The prevention-focused nonprofit is built upon best practices for community-wide prevention of drug and alcohol use, relationship violence, adolescent health, and...
by Kimberly Viers | Aug 26, 2019 | Business, Culture
On August 8, 2019, Landscape Forms hosted a celebration for its 50th anniversary of crafting unique products for enjoyment across the world. The beautiful weather was the perfect complement to Landscape Forms’ 50th anniversary celebration, as more than 100 community...
