The Council of 100 is one of Southwest Michigan First's greatest partners in our mission of creating jobs and wealth in Southwest Michigan. As a private, not-for-profit economic development organization, we value our Council members for not only their financial support, but also their capacity and willingness to create opportunity in the community. An investment in the Council of 100 goes directly to:
Growing our community's economic base
Attracting new business to the region
Retaining and expanding our existing companies
Providing start-up companies with the capital and support they need
Making a legislative impact on non-partisan legislative policies
Ensuring our indigenous talent pool is challenged and properly marketed
Connecting our leaders to powerful ideas and each other
To learn more about how you can join us in redefining the future of Southwest Michigan and hear about Council of 100 advantages, please contact Petey Stephanak at 269.553.9588.
To make your Council of 100 contribution directly: