Category: Culture

The Kalamazoo-Portage Metro area is once again ranked high on the list of affordable cities in the nation according to the Cost of Living Index (COLI). Among the 265 urban areas that participated in the 2022 Cost of Living Index, the after-tax cost for a professional/managerial standard of living in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is more than […]

Leadership Kalamazoo Class of 2023 launched last week! This is the largest class to date with 48 dynamic and driven individuals who are ready to embark on a 10-month journey of leadership growth and development. Through monthly, highly curated, full-day sessions, participants graduate equipped with a suite of leadership skills tailored to the unique and […]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognizes January as National Radon Action Month, estimating the colorless, odorless, radioactive gas kills about 21,000 Americans annually. Since there are no warning signs or symptoms from radon exposure, testing is the only way to know if a building and the people in it are at risk. “There is no […]

Michigan Collegiate DECA, formerly known as Delta Epsilon Chi, a student business organization, will host its statewide competition at the Radisson Plaza Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo on Saturday, February 4. Volunteer judges are needed to competitively judge students against their peers provide them with valuable feedback. If you work or have worked in professional business […]

Hobby-Sports.com is a local, family-owned business serving Southwest Michigan for more than 30 years! They specialize in bringing families together through interactive play with remote-controlled trucks, boats, airplanes, and so much more. Whether you are young or young-at-heart, their high-quality trains, models, rockets, LEGO, and slot cars are sure to bring smiles and create memories […]

Gibson has promoted Brian Bellware to Michigan market leader. Bellware is a consultant and Health Rosetta Advisor, in the employee benefits practice. Brian is one of eight Health Rosetta Advisors in Michigan, the first in Southwest Michigan, and one of only 250 nationwide. As market leader, he will be responsible for sales growth and development […]

As the world changes and evolves, so must our approaches to equity and inclusion. Traditional “diversity” workshops repeatedly teach how to profile groups of people and lack applicable skill building to increase engagement among individuals and groups. The Center for Cultural Agility and our approach is designed for clients to focus on self and individual […]