During the pandemic, more than half of Americans were reported to drink at least one cup of coffee a day. If you’re one of those folks who can’t get your day going without your cup of joe, we understand your struggle. While it’s near impossible to replicate your favorite coffee shop order at home, you can […]
Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates fell in all 17 of Michigan’s regional labor market areas during February 2021, according to data released from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB). “Labor force levels declined for the second consecutive month in most Michigan regions,” said Wayne Rourke, associate director of the Bureau of Labor […]
Now that we have your attention, we promise this is important, and you’ll want to know more. Every five years, the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research (Upjohn Institute) and the Southcentral Michigan Planning Council (SMPC) work with regional partners including industry leaders, the public sector, places of higher education, and you, the greater community, […]
It’s that time of year when lots of things start creeping up: Halloween, midterm exams, and unless you’ve been hiding under the bed after seeing a spider—Election 2020. To help keep your panic at bay when you pull the curtain closed in that dark election booth (one can only think fondly back on pre-COVID days), […]
Although hidden beneath the earth, strong roots are essential to the livelihood of a tree, just like the first five years of a child’s life are essential to a solid foundation. During the first five years, a child’s brain is the most flexible, and 90 percent of capacity is developed. With this in mind, KC […]
On today, one of the most significant dates in U.S. history, especially as it relates to events involving civil rights and Black Americans, the Young, Black & Giving Back Institute (YBGB) is promoting financial giving for black-led and black-benefiting nonprofits. It’s the perfect day to give in honor of the anniversary of the brutal murder […]
Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes began 40 years ago with a mission to feed the hungry. While many things have changed in the past decades, the fight to end hunger in our community has not. Throughout the years as different disasters hit, the organization adapted to adjust for rising needs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Loaves & […]
Speeding to the call for action, local companies Outerwears and JAC began making masks as soon as the need arose. Under the same ownership, both facilities specialize in cutting and sewing. Outerwears, located in Schoolcraft specializes in air filtration for general automotive and power sport use while JAC, based in Dowagiac focuses on creating health […]
Like many manufacturers, Total Plastics International was hit hard when demand for its supply of diverse plastics and related products suddenly hit the brakes due to COVID-19. That all changed when a nurse from Johns Hopkins contacted the company’s Baltimore facility for help in finding a way to make face shields to protect health care […]
Your current wardrobe may consist of workout gear, jammies, and fuzzy socks, but soon, things will go back to normal. We promise! With a little extra time on your hands, and warmer weather in the air, this is the perfect time to purge your closet and add some new items. While you’re at it, grab […]
HOP ON-BOARD JON GORDON’S ENERGY BUS The science of physics explains energy as the capacity or power to do work. It can be seen by the human eye when one object makes another move or change with the application of force. Energy cannot be created or destroyed as Sir Isaac Newton pointed out for us, […]
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