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...
by Kimberly Viers | Nov 12, 2019 | Leadership
Do you have a hunger to grow both professionally and personally? Do you dream of being a catalyst for change in your community? If so, you are the leader Southwest Michigan needs. Turn on the TV, and you’ll see the stock market is hitting record highs. Or think back...
by Kimberly Viers | Oct 14, 2019 | Leadership
We sat down with two local leaders to get their insights on success, development, motivation, and more. Joseph Thomas III FIELD Services and Juvenile Drug Treatment Court Manager at Kalamazoo County Ninth Circuit Court—Family Division Linda Apsey President and Chief...
