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Kadant Johnson Pledges $50,000 to Three Rivers Promise
Kadant Johnson LLC, a subsidiary of Kadant Inc., announced its pledge of $50,000 to the Three Rivers Promise scholarship program. In addition, the company will match all corporate and employee donations up to an additional $50,000. “We are fortunate to have this...
Michigan Works! Southwest to Host First ‘Career Fair for All’ at Urban Alliance
Michigan Works! Southwest is partnering with the Edison Early Childhood Education Career Pathway, Urban Alliance, and the Early Childhood Investment Corporation to host the first 'Career Fair for All' job fair on Wednesday, August 10, from noon to 3 pm at Urban...
Leverage Your Leadership for Community Impact
The Leadership Kalamazoo Class of 2022 has a handful of non-profit and human service leaders who want to spread the good word about current volunteer board service opportunities. Have you been wondering how to apply your leadership in community for the greater good?...
State Funding Brings Chance to Naturalize Kalamazoo River in Battle Creek
Students Score Big with Summer Internships
Kalamazoo Ranks #1 in the Nation for Lowest Cost of Living, 2022 Q1
The Kalamazoo-Portage Metro ranked as the lowest cost of living in the country in the first quarter of 2022, according to the Cost of Living Index (COLI). The after-tax cost for a professional/managerial standard of living in Kalamazoo was more than 25 percent below...
Discover Kalamazoo Looking to Hear from Residents, Business Owners, and Organizations Around Kalamazoo County
In partnership with several Kalamazoo organizations, including the City of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County and Southwest Michigan First, the Discover Kalamazoo team is working on an exciting initiative to develop a Unique Selling Proposition – or core branding message –...
Southwest Michigan First Honored as One of The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For an 11th Straight Year
For the 11th straight year, Southwest Michigan First has been selected as one of The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® in West Michigan. Winning companies are assessed by an independent research firm, which reviewed a number of key measures relative to other...
Art Studio for Adults with Disabilities is Expanding in Downtown Kalamazoo
People
LatestNew Leaders Named at YMCA, Kalamazoo College
Two Kalamazoo institutions have announced new leaders who will help guide their organizations into...










