by Kimberly Viers | Sep 2, 2021 | Business
Among the 258 urban areas that participated in the second quarter 2021 Cost of Living Index, the after-tax cost for a professional/managerial standard of living ranged from more than twice the national average in New York (Manhattan), NY to more than 20 percent below...
by Kimberly Viers | Sep 2, 2021 | Business
The Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) reports continued growth in passenger traffic for June and July 2021. In June 2021, passenger traffic at AZO increased 351 percent, and in July, traffic increased 183 percent from what was reported in last year’s...
by Kimberly Viers | Aug 27, 2021 | Culture
Treystar invites the public to an opening and dedication ceremony to officially open downtown Kalamazoo’s newest outdoor space to enjoy community, arts, music, and social interactions. Known as Haymarket Plaza, the community celebration is set for Thursday, September...
by Kimberly Viers | Aug 27, 2021 | Leadership
Serving as the acting city manager of Portage, Adam Herringa participated in the 2008 class of Leadership Kalamazoo. Reflecting on his time in the program, Adam recalls the impact of being able to engage with different venues throughout the area as each session was...
by Kimberly Viers | Aug 25, 2021 | Culture
Skateboarders have gotten a bad rep for years, but that’s changing. The sport emerged on the west coast in the 1950s as a way for surfers to practice their skills when the waves weren’t cooperating. Over several decades, skateboarding rolled its way across...
