by Kimberly Viers | Oct 9, 2021 | Business
Not seasonally adjusted unemployment rates declined in 15 of Michigan’s 17 labor market areas in August 2021, according to data released from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget. “Most of Michigan’s regional labor markets...
by Kimberly Viers | Oct 7, 2021 | Leadership
Scott Goodwin, a Director of Communications at Urban Alliance, participated in the 2019 cohort of Leadership Kalamazoo. With a majority of Scott’s work focused on outreach, the opportunity to make connections with those outside his typical network provided a different...
by Kimberly Viers | Oct 2, 2021 | Leadership
To help our community members make informed choices in the upcoming November 2, 2021, election, we asked candidates running for local seats to participate in our Candidate Forum to help you get to know them better. Today, meet Tara Gish. Citing a need for need leaders...
by Kimberly Viers | Sep 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
With 24 years of experience and leadership training through the military, Pastor Mike Brown is no stranger to the importance of leadership development. Although already a highly skilled leader, Pastor Brown said his participation in Leadership Kalamazoo during 2005...
by Kimberly Viers | Sep 26, 2021 | Leadership
To help our community members make informed choices in the upcoming November 2, 2021, election, we asked candidates running for local seats to participate in our Candidate Forum to help you get to know them better. Today, meet David Anderson. With a message built...
by Kimberly Viers | Sep 24, 2021 | Leadership
Sandra Cochrane was a new resident of Kalamazoo when she participated in the 1999 class of Leadership Kalamazoo. Now, as an Assistant Dean at the WMed Innovation Center, Sandra said the program provided her important context and connections with the business...
by Kimberly Viers | Sep 23, 2021 | Culture
As we near the end of September, the celebration of National Fall Foliage Week couldn’t be more perfectly timed. Starting the last Sunday in September in Southwest Michigan, it’s the favorite time of year for many with perfect crisp temperatures, colorful landscapes,...
by Kimberly Viers | Sep 19, 2021 | Leadership
To help our community members make informed choices in the upcoming November 2, 2021, election, we asked candidates running for local seats to participate in our Candidate Forum to help you get to know them better. Today, meet Don Cooney. Fired up by the belief that...
by Kimberly Viers | Sep 15, 2021 | Business
Representatives from the Western Michigan University (WMU) Business Technology and Research (BTR) Park North and newly erected Ascension Borgess Cancer Center came together today to celebrate a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the achievements of the two major...
by Kimberly Viers | Sep 15, 2021 | Leadership
The ability to interact and appreciate different parts of the community is a key focus for Leadership Kalamazoo, and Rob Tate, team leader at Duncan Aviation, said it was also one of his biggest takeaways from the program. “The biggest thing was how the program opened...
by Kimberly Viers | Sep 12, 2021 | Leadership
To help our community members make informed choices in the upcoming November 2, 2021, election, we asked candidates running for local seats to participate in our Candidate Forum to help you get to know them better. Today, meet Tammy Cooper Politics and passionate...
by Kimberly Viers | Sep 9, 2021 | Culture
On any given Sunday in autumn, finding a place for brunch can be scary—long lines and cold breezes can make a wait unbearable. If making your decision where to go has you all scrambled, we’ve gathered a few spots for you to consider in advance, so there’s...
