by Kimberly Viers | Mar 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
Meet Robert Snell, a student at the innovative Western Michigan University Product Design Program who is graduating this spring and looking for an employment opportunity in southwest Michigan. Robert is passionate about designing “for good” and loves to work with...
by Kimberly Viers | Mar 9, 2021 | Culture
Starting the week of March 8, 2021, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services will begin implementing the next phase of vaccination eligibility. As vaccine supplies allow, Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department will expand eligibility...
by Kimberly Viers | Mar 8, 2021 | Culture
During the pandemic, women across the world have been called to step up in new ways to support communities, families, and businesses. In the health care sector alone, women globally make up 70 percent of workers. We know all ladies deserve not only a huge round of...
by Kimberly Viers | Mar 5, 2021 | Culture
Today, on the National Day of Unplugging, we’ve gathered a list of five activity ideas to unplug, relax, and care for yourself away from all technology that can clutter your life and mind. While it may not be easy for everyone to spend a full day away from your phone...
by Kimberly Viers | Mar 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Product Design Program at the Western Michigan University (WMU) Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation (RIDI) is taking innovation to a whole new level with its unique, interdisciplinary program preparing graduates to lead in the field of industrial design....
by Kimberly Viers | Mar 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Product Design Program at the Western Michigan University (WMU) Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation (RIDI) is taking innovation to a whole new level with its unique, interdisciplinary program preparing graduates to lead in the field of industrial design....
by Kimberly Viers | Mar 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Product Design Program at the Western Michigan University (WMU) Richmond Institute for Design and Innovation (RIDI) is taking the concepts of design and innovation to a whole new level with its unique programming that prepares graduates to lead in the field of...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 22, 2021 | Business
This morning Southwest Michigan First’s newly appointed CEO, Lee Chatfield, submitted his resignation to the Southwest Michigan First Board of Directors. A statement from the organization confirmed the following, “At our 10:00 a.m. meeting today, the board...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 17, 2021 | Business
Governor Gretchen Whitmer Announces Nearly 6,000 Small Businesses Across Michigan Awarded $52.5 Million Through Michigan Small Business Survival Grant Program Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) grant program supports small businesses impacted by COVID-19...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 12, 2021 | Culture
Thank you President George Washington! Besides being a founding father and the first President of the U.S., it was the celebration of George’s birthday on February 22 that kicked off what we now know as Presidents’ Day. Observed on the third Monday of February, the...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 11, 2021 | Business
UPDATE: On Monday, February 22, 2021, Lee Chatfield resigned as CEO of Southwest Michigan First. In a statement to the community, Southwest Michigan First updated its plans on how it will approach the future search. You can read that update here. Regional economic...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 11, 2021 | Culture
There’s nothing quite like freshly made chocolates. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with a box of chocolates or reaching for another sweet, our community has plenty to offer. We may be traveling through a rocky road right now, but these...
