by Kimberly Viers | Jul 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition (KNAC) has spent the past two years intentionally and quietly developing the groundwork and relationships to get to where it is today. Now, with nearly 20 organizations and a home in the oldest public building in Kalamazoo,...
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...
