by Kimberly Viers | Sep 15, 2021 | Business
Representatives from the Western Michigan University (WMU) Business Technology and Research (BTR) Park North and newly erected Ascension Borgess Cancer Center came together today to celebrate a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the achievements of the two major...
by Kimberly Viers | Sep 3, 2021 | Business
Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates fell in 15 of Michigan’s 17 major labor market areas in July 2021, according to data released from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. “Michigan’s regional labor markets continued to remain steady...
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 25, 2021 | Business
Today, Economic Development Leaders for Michigan (EDLM) and Southwest Michigan First called for quick passage of the Michigan Employment Opportunity Act. The legislation would restore economic incentives from Good Jobs for Michigan, a key tool in attracting...
by Kimberly Viers | Aug 20, 2021 | Business, Leadership
As a 2017 participant of Leadership Kalamazoo, Damon Allison has not only built on the lessons taught in the program to develop his own leadership, but now, he is also helping others develop their leadership, too! One of the most memorable experiences that Damon...
