MLIVE: Whirlpool Corp. makes list of 100 Best Corporate Citizens for the 10th consecutive year
Whirlpool Corp. has pushed ahead 16 places on Corporate Responsibility Magazine's list of 100 Best Corporate Citizens. It is the 10th consecutive year Whirlpool has made the list, which is regarded as the top corporate responsibility ranking based on publicly available information.
KIPLINGER: 10 Best Cities for Cheapskates and #4 Kalamazoo just makes "good common sense" for affordability
In some circles, "cheapskate" is a derogatory term. But in a world where everyday expenses seem to be rising, well, every day, thriftiness isn't shameful. In fact, it's just good common sense. Kalamazoo Ranks #4 on Kipilinger's 10 Best Cities for Cheapskates.
PRESS RELEASE: Vestaron Raises $10.2 Million From Series B Preferred Stock Financing
Insecticide manufacturer Vestaron Corporation has completed a Series B financing, totaling approximately $10.2 million. New investors include Pangaea Ventures, Michigan Accelerator Fund and two private investment organizations. Existing investors include Open Prairie Ventures and Southwest Michigan First. Keith Gillard of Pangaea Ventures has joined the board of directors.
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PRESS RELEASE: Axonia Medical Completes $2 Million Seed Financing
Axonia Medical, an early stage company pioneering a revolutionary approach to repair and restore damaged peripheral and central nervous systems, announced today that the company has closed on $2.0 million in seed financing.
Full StoryKalamazoo-based Axonia Medical nets $2 million to develop new treatments to help repair injuries to the human nervous system.
Full StoryRon Kitchens, CEO of Southwest Michigan First and professional with 28 years of economic development experience, will be keynote speaker on Wednesday, May 14 to kick-off the "Sturgis 2022" initiative.
Full StorySouthwest Michigan First has long had a strong relationship with site consultants who can bring corporate investments and jobs. Now, the organization is helping counterparts around the state benefit from its contacts and expertise in that arena.
Boston-based HubSpot features Portage-based AmeriFirst Home Mortage in its national campaign. HubSpot, the nation's second fastest growing software company, puts the spotlight on AmeriFirst for its web-based inbound marketing program.
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In The News
STURGIS JOURNAL: Looking ahead a decade 5/14/12
Ron Kitchens, CEO of Southwest Michigan First and professional with 28 years of economic development experience, will be keynote speaker on Wednesday, May 14 to kick-off the "Sturgis 2022" initiative. Full StoryCRAIN'S DETROIT BUSINESS: Think locally, act regionally is new economic strategy 5/13/12
Southwest Michigan First has long had a strong relationship with site consultants who can bring corporate investments and jobs. Now, the organization is helping counterparts around the state benefit from its contacts and expertise in that arena. MLIVE: Kalamazoo-based Axonia Medical gets $2 million for treatment of strokes and severe nervous system conditions 5/10/12
Kalamazoo-based Axonia Medical nets $2 million to develop new treatments to help repair injuries to the human nervous system. Full Story |
Press Releases
PRESS RELEASE: AmeriFirst Featured by HubSpot in National Campaign 5/15/12
Boston-based HubSpot features Portage-based AmeriFirst Home Mortage in its national campaign. HubSpot, the nation's second fastest growing software company, puts the spotlight on AmeriFirst for its web-based inbound marketing program. Full Story
PRESS RELEASE: Axonia Medical Completes $2 Million Seed Financing 5/10/12
Axonia Medical, an early stage company pioneering a revolutionary approach to repair and restore damaged peripheral and central nervous systems, announced today that the company has closed on $2.0 million in seed financing. Full Story
PRESS RELEASE: Vestaron Raises $10.2 Million From Series B Preferred Stock Financing 5/8/12
Insecticide manufacturer Vestaron Corporation has completed a Series B financing, totaling approximately $10.2 million. New investors include Pangaea Ventures, Michigan Accelerator Fund and two private investment organizations. Existing investors include Open Prairie Ventures and Southwest Michigan First. Keith Gillard of Pangaea Ventures has joined the board of directors. Full Story |
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Business First
MiBIZ: Taking time to say thank you 1/9/12
Ron Kitchens' Community Capitalism column featured in MiBiz reminds you take time to say thank you to those who make a difference. Full Story |
Videos
CNBC: Marc Schupan appears on Street Signs of Life 3/29/12
What signs of life are small businesses seeing right now? Marc Schupan, CEO of Schupan & Sons in Kalamazoo, MI, sees positive signs that Michigan is moving forward. Full StoryCongratulations! Southwest Michigan First Announces 2011 Catalyst Award winners! 1/25/12
On January 24, 2012, Southwest Michigan First honored regional companies for their commitment to creating jobs and wealth in the region as Catalysts for Economic Success. Presented annually since 2005 to companies contributing to economic development efforts in Southwest Michigan, Catalyst Awards will be presented by Southwest Michigan First to 11 companies for partnering in the creation of jobs and making private investment in Southwest Michigan. Watch our winners here! Full StoryWKZO: Favorite Guest of Oprah Returns to Western Michigan University for Speech 1/25/12
Honored as Oprah Winfrey’s favorite guest of all times, Western Michigan University graduate Dr. Tererai Trent returned to campus Wednesday morning for a speech in the Kirsch Auditorium of the Fetzer Center. Full Story |
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