by Kimberly Viers | Dec 9, 2019 | Business
RISK MANAGEMENT ADVISORS AND CONSULTANTS Kalamazoo, MI Gibson is always thinking ahead. Whether providing insurance to cover illness and injury or even building a succession plan for a family business, the company is dedicated to managing risk. Gibson recently...
by Kimberly Viers | Dec 9, 2019 | Business
INTERNSHIP INSIGHT Meet Josie Position: Product Integration Intern at Getman Corporation Education: Michigan Technological University Major: Mechanical Engineering Expected Graduation: December 2021 This Is No Desk Job I’m working with the operations and product...
by Kimberly Viers | Dec 9, 2019 | Business
A college degree is no longer just preparation for a job. “It’s preparation for a career, preparation to be a community citizen,” said Jennifer Bott, provost and vice president for academic affairs at Western Michigan University (WMU). This change in the role of...
by Kimberly Viers | Dec 9, 2019 | Leadership
The 269 MAGAZINE team sat down with two local leaders to talk trust, team development, emerging leadership, and more. Cyekeia Lee Director of Community Collaboration AT the Kalamazoo Promise Liz Semaan Executive Director AT Bronson Health Foundation — What does...
by Kimberly Viers | Dec 2, 2019 | Business
Layoffs associated with the auto sector strike raised the roof on October unemployment levels in a few Southwest Michigan counties, with St. Joseph County hit the hardest. Despite this unexpected snowstorm (yes, remember that on Halloween?), the month recorded typical...
by Kimberly Viers | Nov 26, 2019 | Culture
Whether you’re hosting or visiting in Kalamazoo this Thanksgiving, we know one thing is certain, at some point Wednesday evening you will want to get away from your relatives. Instead of hiding in your damp Michigan basement or beneath the pile of laundry, head...
by Kimberly Viers | Nov 20, 2019 | Culture
Yes, it’s one of the most wonderful times of year. Next week, you’ll be gathered around the dining room table with family and friends. Stuffing. Football. And pumpkin pie! And, just when your mother places that turkey platter in the middle of the table, it will...
by Kimberly Viers | Nov 13, 2019 | Culture
Your local Goodwill is just a place where you can donate clothes to those in need and pick up some crazy sweaters, right? Wrong! “Goodwill does a lot more than accept donations,” explains Sarah Mead, marketing coordinator of Goodwill Industries of Southwestern...
by Kimberly Viers | Nov 13, 2019 | Culture
The holidays are already upon us, and we can hardly believe it! Even though we’re super excited to browse through downtown shops in the coming weeks, as Thanksgiving approaches, it’s also important to keep in mind that the holidays are a time for gratitude and giving....
by Kimberly Viers | Nov 12, 2019 | Leadership
Do you have a hunger to grow both professionally and personally? Do you dream of being a catalyst for change in your community? If so, you are the leader Southwest Michigan needs. Turn on the TV, and you’ll see the stock market is hitting record highs. Or think back...
by Kimberly Viers | Nov 1, 2019 | Business
And by that, we mean jobless rates. Employment data for September 2019 is out and the regional jobless rate fell more than half a percentage point compared to August. Low unemployment (3.3%) in the Kalamazoo-Portage MSA continues to be the catalyst driving down...
by Kimberly Viers | Oct 31, 2019 | Business
Polytek Development Corp. is moving forward with plans to expand its facility in Comstock Charter Township. This project plans to generate a total private investment of $2.1 million and create 28 jobs! As a result of the expansion and new jobs, the leading...
