by Kimberly Viers | Feb 27, 2022 | Business
Photo (from left): Griff Gatewood, Zach Haan, Curtis Brink Three team members have been promoted at Lighthouse, An Alera Group Company, a locally operated full-service insurance agency. Griff Gatewood (commercial insurance) was promoted to vice president, Zach...
by Kimberly Viers | Feb 20, 2022 | Business
Photo: A student in the machine tool lab at Kalamazoo Valley Community College uses milling equipment. (Credit: Kalamazoo Valley Community College) Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently declared February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. Career and...
by Kimberly Viers | Jan 28, 2022 | Business
Did you know it’s possible for students to earn college credit while still in high school? Kalamazoo Valley Community College is co-hosting an open house in February for interested students to learn more about the Early/Middle College program. Motivated college-bound...
by Kimberly Viers | Jan 24, 2022 | Business
KALAMAZOO, Mich. – Kalamazoo Valley Community College continues to expand its academic offerings for students interested in future-focused industries. The college recently announced the addition of three cannabis certificates designed to provide job skills training...
by Kimberly Viers | Jan 12, 2022 | Business
Lighthouse, An Alera Group Company has acquired Gales Agency, a previous subsidiary of Shelby State Bank. Shelby State Bank purchased Gales Agency in 1999 as a unique collaboration in the finance sector between an insurance agency and a bank. After 22 successful years...