by Kimberly Viers | Jun 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced her proposal to invest $1.4 billion in federal child care funding to expand access to high-quality child care, make child care more affordable, and support child care professionals as part of the administration’s Economic...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you’re on the hunt for the perfect treat to celebrate today’s holiday, we can assure you that you’re sure to score a hole-in-one kind of donut in our region. Whether you prefer sugar-coated, glazed, or filled, Southwest Michigan has what...
by Kimberly Viers | May 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Cherise Buchanan is an active community member, entrepreneur, leader, connector, mentor, and much more. A member of the 2015 class of Leadership Kalamazoo, our region’s premier civic leadership development program powered by Southwest Michigan First, Cherise puts her...
by Kimberly Viers | Apr 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by Kimberly Viers | Apr 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Nick Koch is graduating this spring from the Western Michigan University (WMU) Product Design Program at the Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation. Nick is a curious learner who is constantly in search of new opportunities to grow his skillset and knowledge and...
by Kimberly Viers | Apr 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Aisha Thaj is graduating this spring from the Western Michigan University (WMU) Product Design Program at the Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation (RIDI) in the program’s first-ever graduating class. Aisha is a logical, yet out-of-the-box thinker who loves to...