by Kimberly Viers | Jul 16, 2020 | Business
Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE announced that two of the companies’ four investigational vaccine candidates from their combined Project Lightspeed vaccine program to help protect against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, have received Fast Track designation...
by Kimberly Viers | Jul 14, 2020 | Culture
A typical summer in downtown Kalamazoo is full of festivals, shopping, and incredible bites from local restaurants. While this summer may look a little different, the Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership is still dedicated to providing memorable, safe experiences. Jennifer...
by Kimberly Viers | Jul 14, 2020 | Business
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. With experience as a...
by Kimberly Viers | Jul 12, 2020 | Business
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 Ron Hawkins. Inspired to serve from a...
by Kimberly Viers | Jul 12, 2020 | Business
When it comes to reopening the economy, most reports of businesses restarting are cautious at best, with the majority offering up ominous stories of new COVID-19 cases, lost revenue, and worse. But the reality when talking to most business leaders in our region is...
by Kimberly Viers | Jul 12, 2020 | Business
Michigan’s seasonally-adjusted jobless rate remained above 20 percent in May, although the rate declined slightly from 24.0 percent in April to 21.2 percent in May. Michigan’s employment total rose by 256,000 in May while the number of unemployed fell by 97,000. The...
by Kimberly Viers | Jul 9, 2020 | Culture
If the look on your furry friend’s eyes as you close their kennel to head out for a night on the town almost makes you cancel your plans, we have a solution for you! Leash up your hound and invite them to join in for the paw-ty at some dog-friendly places in our...
by Kimberly Viers | Jul 9, 2020 | Business
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 Mary Balkema. As a self-proclaimed...
by Kimberly Viers | Jul 9, 2020 | Culture
Farmers around southwest Michigan are wrapping up strawberry season and ramping up for a berry nice blueberry season! We are so lucky to have an abundance of the freshest selection of fruit right in our backyard. According to local farmers, blueberries will hit their...
by Kimberly Viers | Jul 7, 2020 | Business
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 Julie Rogers. Running with a focus on...
by Kimberly Viers | Jul 7, 2020 | Culture
There’s no other way to scoop it, summertime is ice cream time. Whether you’re heading back from the beach or wandering around a farmers market, a sweet treat is sure to be the cure for the heat, especially today to National Cool Pop Day. While outdoor...
by Kimberly Viers | Jul 7, 2020 | Business
The Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) yesterday approved a $100 million program that will provide grants to Michigan small businesses working to recover from the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 virus, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation announced. Called...
