by Kimberly Viers | Aug 14, 2019 | Leadership
ADVICE FOR FIRST-TIME LEADERS Mary: You have to be authentic in your leadership. It’s easy to imitate someone else’s leadership style, but if you do that, you’ll always come up short. You’re unique—you’ve been created this way for a...
by Kimberly Viers | Aug 12, 2019 | Culture
SPCA of Southwest Michigan serves animals in need while establishing its roots in the community as a shelter that is unlike the rest, promoting positive change as a result. While not everyone experiences a childhood calling to serve a greater purpose, Katie Timber,...
by Kimberly Viers | Aug 5, 2019 | Culture
The Autism Awareness Support Center of Southwest Michigan is working to educate on and advocate for families and individuals whose lives are affected by autism. As a seasoned mother of two, Katrina Wood was no stranger to bringing up little ones when her third child...
by Kimberly Viers | Jul 31, 2019 | Culture
The story of Kalamazoo bookshop, this is a bookstore and Bookbug, begins with the Kalamazoo Promise—along with a leap of faith and a steadfast drive for making reading accessible, joyous, and human for every person in Southwest Michigan. 2008 was not the year to start...
by Kimberly Viers | Jul 29, 2019 | Business, Culture, Leadership
Honor Credit Union, Arbor Financial Credit Union, and Huntington National Bank reveal insights on personal leadership and financial management for small businesses at the Chamber’s July Lunch & Learn event. July 24, 2019 | Southwest Michigan small business...