Economic Development

Coverage of projects, big and small, and the people who create them, which promote the economic health of a community, including manufacturing, retail, office, and hospitality developments.

Double play: Two new sports venues (arena and complex) could change the game for Kalamazoo’s economy

With a new downtown arena and a $49 million indoor sports complex under construction, Kalamazoo is positioning itself to attract major sporting events, boost tourism, create jobs, and generate millions in new economic activity.

Latest in Economic Development
CDFIs investments in childcare allows daycares like Detroit’s Lil Love Bugs to further invest in children’s futures

Childcare is not a family issue, but a workforce issue. Members of the MI CDFI Coalition showcase how investing in quality, affordable childcare and early childhood education positively impacts the entire community.

Early childhood millages strengthen childcare system

Kalamazoo childcare millage would be a test case for the state.

Childcare workforce crisis fuels push for wage reforms

Without sustained investment, families will continue to have difficulty accessing stable, high-quality childcare.

Battle Creek taps experts to create a recipe for success as a food entrepreneur

Battle Creek Food Reimagined focuses on food companies ready to accelerate their growth by helping them remove barriers to regional or national distribution of their products.

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