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Apple-tunity is Out There, You Just Have to Pick It

Apple-tunity is Out There, You Just Have to Pick It

by Kimberly Viers | Oct 2, 2020 | Uncategorized

The leaves are falling and the fall season is in full swing! There’s nothing better than enjoying a crisp fall day at an apple orchard and finishing it off with warm donuts and cider. Lucky for us, we get the full experience right in our backyard since southwest...
One Day at a Time. One Project at a Time.

One Day at a Time. One Project at a Time.

by Kimberly Viers | Sep 30, 2020 | Business

Portage-based Clark Logic LLC, in partnership with Industrial Partners USA, held a ceremonial groundbreaking to mark the start of construction of a new speculative (spec) building in Battle Creek, Michigan on Wednesday, September 30, 2020. Regional economic...
Leader Spotlight: All Eyes on Roy L. Dangel, Jr.

Leader Spotlight: All Eyes on Roy L. Dangel, Jr.

by Kimberly Viers | Sep 30, 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...
Pushing the Wheel Forward From Oakland Drive to Downtown

Pushing the Wheel Forward From Oakland Drive to Downtown

by Kimberly Viers | Sep 29, 2020 | Culture

The shores of Woods Lake Park and the Oakland Drive/Winchell neighborhood have offered Kalamazoo residents a retreat from the hustle and bustle of downtown since 1893 when the electric railway was extended. From amusement parks, balloon rides, a bike shop, and theatre...
Leader Spotlight: All Eyes on Forrest Buffenbarger

Leader Spotlight: All Eyes on Forrest Buffenbarger

by Kimberly Viers | Sep 28, 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...
FIRST & 42 Forum: Meet Abigail Wheeler

FIRST & 42 Forum: Meet Abigail Wheeler

by Kimberly Viers | Sep 25, 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....
FIRST & 42 Forum: Meet Luke Howell

FIRST & 42 Forum: Meet Luke Howell

by Kimberly Viers | Sep 25, 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....
FIRST & 42 Forum: Meet Jeff Heppler

FIRST & 42 Forum: Meet Jeff Heppler

by Kimberly Viers | Sep 25, 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....
Leader Spotlight: All Eyes on Mo Brooks

Leader Spotlight: All Eyes on Mo Brooks

by Kimberly Viers | Sep 25, 2020 | Leadership

Our region’s future is bright thanks to the strong leaders who are navigating change and cultivating successful teams today. These leaders are not only a catalyst for the change that is happening right now, but they are molding and shaping the leaders of future...
A Food Truck the Entire Community Ape-preciates

A Food Truck the Entire Community Ape-preciates

by Kimberly Viers | Sep 24, 2020 | Culture

As a formally trained chef graduating from the Culinary Institute of America in Napa, California with vast experience abroad, specifically in Southeast Asia, Noel Corwin was ready to settle down in his career when the Great Recession hit in 2008. “A lot of pastry...
Pancake Places That Will Make You Flip 

Pancake Places That Will Make You Flip 

by Kimberly Viers | Sep 24, 2020 | Culture

You may recall that National Pancake Day already happened this year back in February—No, this is not the movie “Groundhogs Day.” In some places, it may be frowned upon to eat cake for breakfast, but here, enjoying a pile of fried batter is perfectly...
Taking a Shot for the Community

Taking a Shot for the Community

by Kimberly Viers | Sep 23, 2020 | Business

Fever, cough, sore throat, running nose, or fatigue. These symptoms are common for both the flu and COVID-19. The good news is you can get a vaccine to prevent the flu! More than 80 years ago, the first flu vaccination was developed. While technology has advanced, the...
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