by Kimberly Viers | Sep 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
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 8, 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...
by Kimberly Viers | Sep 7, 2020 | Business
Seasonally unadjusted unemployment rates declined in all 17 of Michigan’s major labor market areas during July 2020, according to data released from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget (DTMB). Michigan regions had particularly sharp July...
by Kimberly Viers | Sep 4, 2020 | Culture
The sports scene looks a lot different this fall with the cancellation or postponement of many fall sports, but this doesn’t mean you can’t get out and get your own game on come Friday nights or Saturday afternoons. It’s no big dill because our region has several...
by Kimberly Viers | Sep 3, 2020 | Leadership
Our region’s future is bright thanks to the strong leaders that 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...
by Kimberly Viers | Sep 3, 2020 | Culture
The love of gathering family and friends for delicious food is a familiar trait that Maria and Emilio Dacoba have inherited as partial owners of their family restaurant, La Cantina Ristorante in Paw Paw. “You meet all kinds of different people and a lot of our...
by Kimberly Viers | Sep 3, 2020 | Culture
A newborn in a cloth bundle delivered by a flying stork is a familiar image. A reversal on this theme happened at the zoo recently when a pair of marabou storks delivered their own bundle – a stork chick! Ruthie and Irving are longtime residents of the savanna exhibit...
by Kimberly Viers | Sep 3, 2020 | Business
Just like during WWII, companies throughout our country have stepped up to help fight the most recent battle against COVID-19. Locally, we’ve seen retooling and innovation from companies to equip our frontline workers and the entire community with the personal...
by Kimberly Viers | Sep 2, 2020 | Leadership
OPINION I once had dinner with a Hollywood producer who was the friend of a friend who was an actor. Being fascinated by all kinds of businesses, I asked questions about how the movie business really worked and how it differed from other business. He quickly answered...
by Kimberly Viers | Sep 1, 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...
by Kimberly Viers | Sep 1, 2020 | Culture
In the city of Kalamazoo, there are more than 20 neighborhoods, each with unique needs and a distinct culture. Whether it’s proximity to the downtown nightlife, a home full of history, walking distance to small businesses, or ample green spaces, each of...
by Kimberly Viers | Sep 1, 2020 | Culture, Uncategorized
Although hidden beneath the earth, strong roots are essential to the livelihood of a tree, just like the first five years of a child’s life are essential to a solid foundation. During the first five years, a child’s brain is the most flexible, and 90...
