Free Wonderschool platform will help Michigan families find childcare faster
Scheduled to launch early 2027, the platform will connect parents to available childcare and preschool spaces with one application.
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Latest in Economic Development
Childcare workforce crisis fuels push for wage reforms
Without sustained investment, families will continue to have difficulty accessing stable, high-quality childcare.
How Spirit of Kalamazoo and Downtown Kalamazoo Collective are revitalizing the downtown area
Local businesses like Spirit of Kalamazoo are the backbone of the community. Beyond providing goods and services, they create spaces that foster connection and a sense of belonging.
Is PreK for All meeting its goals?
Roadmap co-author encouraged by how the state is expanding its Great Start Readiness Program into universal pre-K.
Bonnie Gabriel’s work strengthening small businesses in West Michigan
Bonnie Gabriel and the Michigan SBDC help West Michigan’s small businesses navigate economic uncertainty, grow sustainably, and strengthen the communities they serve.
Small Business Social Hours foster success through face-to-face connection
Why face-to-face networking opportunities are even more important for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Rx Kids expansion to 60 Michigan communities is balancing family budgets and birthing healthier babies
The Michigan program is the largest unconditional cash transfer program for expectant parents in the country.
River’s Edge Apartments expected to help relieve demand for housing
This is one of the largest projects to date that Kalamazoo County has contributed to.
The Farm Bill, SNAP, and the childcare connection
SNAP helps families meet all basic needs, including childcare.
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.
Childcare workforce crisis fuels push for wage reforms
Without sustained investment, families will continue to have difficulty accessing stable, high-quality childcare.
How Spirit of Kalamazoo and Downtown Kalamazoo Collective are revitalizing the downtown area
Local businesses like Spirit of Kalamazoo are the backbone of the community. Beyond providing goods and services, they create spaces that foster connection and a sense of belonging.
Is PreK for All meeting its goals?
Roadmap co-author encouraged by how the state is expanding its Great Start Readiness Program into universal pre-K.
Bonnie Gabriel’s work strengthening small businesses in West Michigan
Bonnie Gabriel and the Michigan SBDC help West Michigan’s small businesses navigate economic uncertainty, grow sustainably, and strengthen the communities they serve.
Small Business Social Hours foster success through face-to-face connection
Why face-to-face networking opportunities are even more important for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Rx Kids expansion to 60 Michigan communities is balancing family budgets and birthing healthier babies
The Michigan program is the largest unconditional cash transfer program for expectant parents in the country.
River’s Edge Apartments expected to help relieve demand for housing
This is one of the largest projects to date that Kalamazoo County has contributed to.
The Farm Bill, SNAP, and the childcare connection
SNAP helps families meet all basic needs, including childcare.
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.
