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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
