Confections with Convictions is serving up much more than mouthwatering chocolates; it's also changing the lives of young people across the community. The first time the phrase “confections with convictions” slipped out of juvenile counselor Dale Anderson’s mouth, he...
With several brand new events this summer, Kalamazoo Downtown Partnership is making the city "the place to be!" Imagine: Coachella-scale masses of people flood the sidewalks of Kalamazoo’s downtown each afternoon. People talk and laugh; they make purchases from shops,...
Support for sustainable winemaking yields wine that’s better for people and the planet. Shoppers are increasingly focused on how their purchasing decisions affect their health and that of the environment. The terms organic, natural, and sustainable have surpassed...
Melissa Goodson, Development Director of Alzheimer’s Association, tells us how the Walk to End Alzheimer’s leads ever closer to a cure. SPONSOR ORGANIZATION: Alzheimer’s Association EVENT: Walk to End Alzheimer’s DATE: September 29, 2019 TIME: 12:00 pm LOCATION:...
Greenbush Brewery owner, Scott Sullivan, took his love for home brewing to the next level when he opened the Sawyer, Michigan brewery. The coast of Lake Michigan is home to some of the best-kept secrets the mitten state has to offer. From Muskegon to Holland, Grand...
A Q+A with Michael Betz, President and Co-Owner of ImageStream. How do you approach design at ImageStream? My business partner Tom Brooks and I started this company 20 years ago, in 1999. We were working for Pharmacia & Upjohn, handling its media center here in...
"Yeah, you know me!" Canned cocktails are exploding on the scene, transforming the category’s reputation. Ready-to-drink, aka “RTD,” refers to packaged beverages that are sold in a prepared form and are ready for consumption. Unlike traditional beverage mixes or...
This year’s Kalamazoo marathon is off to a running start. Event: Kalamazoo Marathon Date: Sunday, May 5 Time: 8:00 a.m. Location: 3427 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 Ready, Set, Go! And They're Off! We are so excited to be celebrating the 40th anniversary of the...
Northern Italy's gifts of vino are the perfect complement to the holiday season. Searching for the perfect complement to your seasonal feast? For your holiday wines, look to Northern Italy for everything from big reds for holiday feasts to lively bubbles for ringing...
Technology won’t shape the office of the future. People will. Imagine the office of the future. What pops into your mind? Maybe it’s an artificial intelligence system that reminds you of your schedule as soon as you step foot in your workspace. Or virtual reality...
Two Kalamazoo institutions have announced new leaders who will help guide their organizations into...
