by Kimberly Viers | Feb 11, 2021 | Culture
With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching this Sunday, we’ve gathered some of the top date ideas in the area so that you’re guaranteed to have a good valen-time. Check out our list and add your own dash of love to make it extra special: If you’re hoping to get...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 11, 2021 | Culture
People living with Alzheimer’s and dementia are prone to wandering, which often puts them at risk. As temperatures continue to drop this winter, the risks increase exponentially. Six in 10 people with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia will wander, according to the...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 9, 2021 | Culture
Now that the snow has finally arrived, we can share all our favorite places for hills, thrills, and spills to enjoy some winter fun! Don’t stay inside this winter, check out what our region has to offer: Sledding Hold onto your hat as you fly downhill at Meyer...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 4, 2021 | Culture
The age-old saying may be that “You are what you eat,” but here in Kalamazoo, we judge you by what you drink (what beer you drink, that is). Originally begun as a celebration of Imperial Beverage’s recognition as Craft Beer Distributor of the Year,...
by Kimberly Viers | Jan 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
In an effort to consolidate business by cutting overhead to increase profitability, Eliason Corporation, a part of Senneca Holdings, relocated three divisions from its plant in Pittsburgh to its Southwest Michigan location in Portage. “The good news is the company...
by Kimberly Viers | Jan 22, 2021 | Business
Through $39,015,052 in grants from the Going PRO Talent Fund, Michigan is helping nearly 30,000 workers across the state to secure employment, industry-recognized credentials and strong wages by providing training grants to more than 850 Michigan businesses to support...
by Kimberly Viers | Jan 22, 2021 | Business
Restaurants across Michigan received clearance on Friday from Governor Gretchen Whitmer during a press conference that they will be able to reopen for indoor dining. Beginning on February 1, 2021, restaurants may reopen their dining rooms with a restriction of groups...
by Kimberly Viers | Jan 14, 2021 | Business
Supporting Teammates through ‘Business as Unusual’ Joining the ranks as a 2020 Wonderful Workplaces champion is Greenleaf Trust, a privately held wealth management firm with specialized disciplines in asset management, trust administration, qualified retirement plan...
by Kimberly Viers | Jan 14, 2021 | Business
Creating a Great Experience for All FIRST & 42 is celebrating Gibson Insurance as a winner of this year’s Wonderful Workplaces competition. Gibson provides counsel and advice on complex business and people issues that go far beyond the scope of an insurance...
by Kimberly Viers | Jan 14, 2021 | Business
A Workplace Where the First Three Letters of the Profession Are FUN! FIRST & 42 is celebrating another 2020 Wonderful Workplace winner: the WMU Foundation. The team at WMU Foundation joins 14 other regional companies receiving the honor for their outstanding...
by Kimberly Viers | Jan 13, 2021 | Business
Gibson recently announced an expanding partnership with Health Rosetta. This announcement comes on the heels of the selection of Brian J. Bellware, CIC as one of 214 benefits advisors in the nation to be accepted to the Health Rosetta Advisor program in recognition...
by Kimberly Viers | Jan 13, 2021 | Business
Where Coworkers are Family FIRST & 42 has scouted our region for the most outstanding companies with excellent workplace culture, and we’ve rounded up the best of the best in the 2020 Wonderful Workplaces competition. Byce & Associates, Inc. (Byce), is one of...
