by Kimberly Viers | Sep 2, 2020 | Leadership
OPINION I once had dinner with a Hollywood producer who was the friend of a friend who was an actor. Being fascinated by all kinds of businesses, I asked questions about how the movie business really worked and how it differed from other business. He quickly answered...
by Kimberly Viers | Sep 1, 2020 | Leadership
Our region’s future is bright thanks to the strong leaders who are navigating change and cultivating successful teams today. These leaders are not only a catalyst for the change that is happening right now, but they are molding and shaping the leaders of future...
by Kimberly Viers | Aug 25, 2020 | Leadership
OPINION Everything is great, but the world sucks! That seems to be the defining quote of 2020. There are some extremely suckerific things going on—I am looking at you COVID-19—but they will not last, just as they did not last in the past. The Black Death was followed...
by Kimberly Viers | Jul 16, 2020 | Leadership
To help our community members make informed choices in the upcoming election, we asked candidates running for important local, state, and national seats to participate in our Forum to help you get to know them better. Today, meet Joanna Croes. As a trained engineer...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 4, 2020 | Leadership
OPINION “…We wept and prayed” is a line from the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” that refers to collective community action and tends to be my first reaction in days of collective loss and trauma. There is a holiness in tears and prayers for insight and guidance. In...
by Kimberly Viers | Jan 27, 2020 | Leadership
At Southwest Michigan First, we believe our community’s core—the ultimate catalyst for growth— is the ability to identify, engage, and empower the right people. We must take a bold approach to developing the human capital required for a sustainable future. According...
