by Kimberly Viers | Aug 1, 2022 | Culture
Michigan Works! Southwest is partnering with the Edison Early Childhood Education Career Pathway, Urban Alliance, and the Early Childhood Investment Corporation to host the first ‘Career Fair for All’ job fair on Wednesday, August 10, from noon to 3 pm at...
by Kimberly Viers | Jul 28, 2022 | Culture
The Leadership Kalamazoo Class of 2022 has a handful of non-profit and human service leaders who want to spread the good word about current volunteer board service opportunities. Have you been wondering how to apply your leadership in community for the greater good?...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 27, 2022 | Business
Along with many other partners, KRESA, Michigan Works! Southwest, and Southwest Michigan First will be holding a Fall MiCareerQuest Southwest on October 25 and 26 at the Kalamazoo County Expo Center. MiCareerQuest Southwest is a fun and exciting career investigation...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 21, 2022 | Culture
The Kalamazoo-Portage Metro ranked as the lowest cost of living in the country in the first quarter of 2022, according to the Cost of Living Index (COLI). The after-tax cost for a professional/managerial standard of living in Kalamazoo was more than 25 percent below...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 16, 2022 | Culture
In partnership with several Kalamazoo organizations, including the City of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County and Southwest Michigan First, the Discover Kalamazoo team is working on an exciting initiative to develop a Unique Selling Proposition – or core branding message –...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 13, 2022 | Culture
For the 11th straight year, Southwest Michigan First has been selected as one of The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in West Michigan. Winning companies are assessed by an independent research firm, which reviewed a number of key measures relative to other...
