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Short-term pain, long-term gain? Kalamazoo begins biggest Downtown street transformation in 60 Years
Construction is underway on Kalamazoo’s long-planned Streets for All project, with city leaders and downtown businesses acknowledging years of disruption while arguing the $100 million overhaul will create a safer, more accessible, and more vibrant downtown.
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New 5-year plan means the Kalamazoo County Land Bank is thinking more than one house at a time
The Land Bank plans to expand its focus by working to find solutions that lay the groundwork for stronger communities.
Short-term pain, long-term gain? Kalamazoo begins biggest Downtown street transformation in 60 Years
Construction is underway on Kalamazoo’s long-planned Streets for All project, with city leaders and downtown businesses acknowledging years of disruption while arguing the $100 million overhaul will create a safer, more accessible, and more vibrant downtown.
Vicksburg’s revitalized downtown drives growth, community spirit, and local spending — with incentives
Vicksburg has revitalized its historic downtown and introduced a bonus-incentivized community spending card to boost local business amid changing retail trends.
Back in business: How the Southwest Michigan First Chamber rebuilt membership and renewed its mission
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 joins Southwest Michigan First as new CEO, reflects on her years at Lakeshore Advantage
Jennifer Owens, outgoing Lakeshore Advantage President, reflects on past leadership as she joins Southwest Michigan First as new CEO.
Primary care providers help expand oral health access through national training initiative
The 100 Million Mouths Campaign trains primary care providers to identify oral health concerns, expanding access and improving patient care beyond dental offices.
Modular building, 3D construction paves way for innovative solutions to the housing crisis
As Michigan’s affordable housing shortage continues, developers are exploring modular construction and 3D printing as innovative ways to reduce building time and address labor shortages.
Childcare fraud myth misses the larger story
The disproven allegations have burdened providers and threaten access as fewer seek to enter the field.
Historic Clark Building reopens as Buchanan’s largest event venue
The Loading Dock, a newly restored event venue inside Buchanan’s historic former Clark Equipment headquarters, will celebrate its grand opening July 25, bringing concerts, weddings, community events, and new energy to downtown.
Recovery: Michigan offers many options outside of residential care.
Michigan professionals providing SUD services contend that Michigan’s far from being a rehab desert.
The road ahead: Everything you need to know about Downtown Kalamazoo’s two-way street conversion
Downtown Kalamazoo’s six-year, $50 million-plus two-way street conversion begins July 15, with phased construction leading to a calmer, more connected downtown by 2030.
The 12-Year journey that put Junkless on grocery shelves nationwide
Former Kellogg executives Ernie Pang and Larry Beyer spent 12 years building Junkless Foods into a national granola bar brand focused on simple ingredients before selling a majority stake to Impact Capital.
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