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...
by Kimberly Viers | Jan 27, 2020 | Leadership
As featured originally in AND Magazine: AND Magazine is the premier business publication for Flint & Genesee County, published by the Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce. Ron Kitchens is the managing partner of Southwest Michigan First; author of four books,...
by Kimberly Viers | Dec 9, 2019 | Leadership
The 269 MAGAZINE team sat down with two local leaders to talk trust, team development, emerging leadership, and more. Cyekeia Lee Director of Community Collaboration AT the Kalamazoo Promise Liz Semaan Executive Director AT Bronson Health Foundation — What does...
