by Kimberly Viers | Nov 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
by Kimberly Viers | Oct 24, 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 Robert D. Britigan III. Public safety,...
by Kimberly Viers | Oct 17, 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 Qianna Decker. A message of equity guides...
by Kimberly Viers | Oct 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Today, regional economic development catalyst Southwest Michigan First announced it has secured an anonymous gift of land along with a $100 million commitment for the construction of a new, world-class Career and Technical Education Center on the gifted parcel. “For...
by Kimberly Viers | Oct 10, 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 Patricia Randall. A desire to improve...
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,...
