by Kimberly Viers | Oct 9, 2020 | Business
Last week, a total of 177 farms and 159 food processors were awarded $15 million in Michigan Agricultural Safety Grants to mitigate risks of the COVID-19 virus across the state’s food production industry, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) and the...
by Kimberly Viers | Oct 9, 2020 | Leadership
To help our community members make informed choices in the upcoming election, we asked candidates running for important local, state, and national seats to participate in our Forum to help you get to know them better. Today, meet John James. Gary C. Peters is running...
by Kimberly Viers | Oct 9, 2020 | Leadership
FIRST & 42 continues the celebration of the Leader Spotlight, showcasing the region’s up-and-coming stars from the 2020 class of Leadership Kalamazoo. Jump in and learn about these leaders’ “firsts” in life as well as their answers to a few deeper questions about...
by Kimberly Viers | Oct 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Whether you’re looking for the perfect round pumpkin to carve into a jack-o’-lantern, a tasty one to bake into a pumpkin pie, some cuties for your front porch, or the most gourd-geous pumpkin for an Instagram fall photo shoot, it’s important that you look in the right...
by Kimberly Viers | Oct 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
As the final days of National Hispanic Heritage Month wind down, we know there’s no reason that the fiesta has to be over. The celebration from September 15 to October 15 pays tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched...
by Kimberly Viers | Oct 7, 2020 | Culture
Southwest Michigan is home to a great deal of our state’s more than half a million Latinx population. An initiative that started almost 40 years ago, El Concilio is committed to supporting a thriving community that is equipped to preserve the diverse Latinx...
by Kimberly Viers | Oct 7, 2020 | Leadership
FIRST & 42 continues to celebrate the region’s up-and-coming stars from the 2020 class of Leadership Kalamazoo with the Leader Spotlight. Jump in and learn about these leaders’ “firsts” in life as well as their answers to a few deeper questions about their...
by Kimberly Viers | Oct 5, 2020 | Leadership
FIRST & 42 continues to celebrate the region’s up-and-coming stars from the 2020 class of Leadership Kalamazoo with the Leader Spotlight. Jump in and learn about these leaders’ “firsts” in life as well as their answers to a few deeper questions about their...
by Kimberly Viers | Oct 2, 2020 | Leadership
To help our community members make informed choices in the upcoming election, we asked candidates running for important local, state, and national seats to participate in our Forum to help you get to know them better. We will share responses as they are submitted....
by Kimberly Viers | Oct 2, 2020 | Culture
A lover of fresh and local produce from a young age, Bridgett Blough was shocked when she left her home in Berrien County, Michigan’s fruit belt, that not everyone had that type of access. “I grew up thinking it was normal to have access to local fruits and veggies...
by Kimberly Viers | Oct 2, 2020 | Leadership
Our region’s future is bright thanks to the strong leaders who are navigating change and cultivating successful teams today. Not only are these leaders a catalyst for change today, but they are also molding and shaping the leaders of future generations. FIRST & 42...
by Kimberly Viers | Oct 2, 2020 | Culture
The Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan (GSHOM) has been working hard on its mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place even throughout the pandemic. Going above and beyond to make sure that programs are still available...
