by Kimberly Viers | Feb 4, 2021 | Culture
The age-old saying may be that “You are what you eat,” but here in Kalamazoo, we judge you by what you drink (what beer you drink, that is). Originally begun as a celebration of Imperial Beverage’s recognition as Craft Beer Distributor of the Year,...
by Kimberly Viers | Jan 11, 2021 | Culture
Passion, Purpose, Solutions, Genuineness, and Servant Leadership FIRST & 42 is celebrating the region’s outstanding workplaces with our 2020 Wonderful Workplaces competition. Today we would like to extend a warm congratulations to Consumers Credit Union for being...
by Kimberly Viers | Dec 28, 2020 | Culture
Let’s Make a Toast to 2021 There’s no better way to start off the new year than by supporting local breweries, distilleries, and wineries, some of which may have gotten you through the old year (wink, wink). However you choose to celebrate, remember to support our...
by Kimberly Viers | Dec 1, 2020 | Culture
While the annual Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan (BBBSMI) Fire & Ice event has gone virtual this year, the inspirational stories and exciting entertainment will still warm your heart from the chill of the December air. “It’s still a...
by Kimberly Viers | Nov 18, 2020 | Culture
Did you know that Western Michigan University’s (WMU) dance department is one of the largest in the Midwest and its graduates go on to professional careers as dancers, choreographers, educators, and much more? Like many other educational experiences this year at the...
by Kimberly Viers | Nov 13, 2020 | Culture
Did you know that there are currently 16 million Americans providing unpaid care for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias? These caregivers provide an estimated 18.6 billion hours of care valued at nearly $244 billion. During the month of November,...
