by Kimberly Viers | Jun 18, 2020 | Business
Looking for an affordable place to hang your proverbial hat? If so, Southwest Michigan is a great choice. Among the 257 urban areas that participated in the first quarter 2020 Cost of Living (COL) Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research, the...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 17, 2020 | Business
Today is National Eat Your Vegetables Day, and there’s no better place to spend it than in Michigan. Our state has over 9.9 million acres of farmland and produces more than 300 commodities, making it the state with the second most diverse agriculture industry in the...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 16, 2020 | Culture
Family business, Golden Needle Tailor Shop has called Kalamazoo home since 1971. Over the past almost 50 years, the Fahs father-son duo has hemmed graduation gowns, perfected wedding dresses, and recently stepped up to create PPE for local hospitals. While they have...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 16, 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 Mona Lisa Watson. Focusing on the top...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 15, 2020 | Business
10 New Jobs Headed to Coldwater Two Bandits Brewing Company out of Hicksville, Ohio will be opening a brewpub in the historic Kerr building on the corner of West Chicago and South Hanchett streets, just North of the Tibbits Opera House. Owners Mark Young and Bob Garza...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 14, 2020 | Culture
On a normal spring day, people can stroll around the Kalamazoo Mall to window shop, enjoy lunch, and appreciate the Kalamazoo community. Spring of 2020 has been a little different than past years with shops and restaurants closed and many of the windows boarded up....
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 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 Jen Richardson. Seeking election as a...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 11, 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 Tom Graham. Longtime resident and...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 11, 2020 | Culture
The month of June is National Camping Month! Whether it’s from a tent, hammock, RV, trailer, or cabin, our region is the perfect place to enjoy the great outdoors and explore the natural beauty of our state. The good news is that, here in Southwest Michigan, you don’t...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Allied Mechanical Services (AMS) has been recognized for its culture and focus on safe practices for years by Associated Builders and Contractors of West Michigan and other organizations. Earlier this year, AMS received a new recognition, one for its dedication to...
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 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. We will share responses as they are submitted....
by Kimberly Viers | Jun 8, 2020 | Business
In downtown Kalamazoo, People’s Food Co-op (PFC) has remained a reliable destination to provide our community with a wide selection of nutritious, wholesome foods since it opened in 1973. With the tagline—locally grown, community-owned—the adaptations it has...
