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.
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.
Kalamazoo childcare millage would be a test case for the state.
Why Michigan voters should pay attention candidates' stands on childcare and early learning.
Vicksburg has revitalized its historic downtown and introduced a bonus-incentivized community spending card to boost local business amid changing retail trends.
After years of declining membership and organizational change, the Southwest Michigan First Chamber is rebuilding its influence by expanding business connections, fostering inclusion, and helping strengthen Kalamazoo's small business community.
Jennifer Owens, outgoing Lakeshore Advantage President, reflects on past leadership as she joins Southwest Michigan First as new CEO.
Without sustained investment, families will continue to have difficulty accessing stable, high-quality childcare.
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.
Universal Childcare without Conditions centers affordability for families and sustainability for providers.
A Western Michigan University graduate student won $100,000 in a Kalamazoo pitch competition for his AI-powered medical language platform, highlighting the region’s growing support for student entrepreneurs and high-impact startups.
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