Good Morning, Southwest Michigan! This week in FIRST & 42,Battle Creek Veterans Affairs has landed nearly $14.5 million in federal funding for facility upgrades aimed at improving safety and care delivery, while Western Michigan University has named nine student finalists who will compete for $100,000 through Cultivate 269. In this weeks Member Insight Weekly, we look at whether your website is working hard enough to help grow your business, and Goodwill’s Golf Classic is set to return with a bigger impact. Plus, we’re looking ahead to Coffee & Civics, a morning at The Catalyst Center on Friday, April 10, built to connect business and community leaders with elected officials through direct, small-group conversation.
CALHOUN COUNTY
Battle Creek VA Lands Federal Funding
The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is set to receive nearly $14.5 million in federal funding for HVAC, elevator, safety, and facility improvements. The investment is aimed at strengthening campus operations and improving care delivery for veterans.
● Kalrecovery will break ground Tuesday, April 14, at 1900 Belford Street in Kalamazoo for a 48-unit supportive housing development serving individuals and families impacted by substance use disorders.
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● Vicksburg’s new Pulp & Press Lit Arts Fest will bring more than 30 regional authors downtown April 24–25 for a literary event designed to boost access to arts programming in rural Southwest Michigan.
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Upcoming Events
Coffee and Civics
Join us for Coffee & Civics, a morning of coffee and conversation at The Catalyst Center, designed to connect business and community leaders with elected officials and public sector leaders through direct, small-group discussions about the issues shaping Southwest Michigan.
Southwest Michigan First is seeking a motivated Economic Development Associate to support business retention, expansion, and attraction efforts across the region. This role focuses on building relationships with local businesses, supporting development projects, and contributing to initiatives that drive investment and job creation.
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