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Economic development

Local meeting primer: Kalamazoo City Commission

Discussions of Kalamazoo's 2024 economic development strategy and the draft 2025 Foundation for Excellence budget are scheduled for 5 p.m.

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Nine days until opening; Watershed Voice visits The Watershed in Sturgis

John Carmichael's passion for his hometown community continues with The Watershed, which opens to residents Sunday, September 15.

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St. Joseph County commissioners vote 4-2 for White Pigeon Brownfield plan

WITT Properties intends to construct a 48-unit housing development on 5.72 acres in White Pigeon.

Kalamazoo to host open house to discuss economic development priorities

The Kalamazoo Public Library will be the site for an open house on May 8 to help the community share their thoughts and ideas for economic development in the city.

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Growing Michigan Together Council issues first report highlighting three key strategies

The council identified key issues within the state including a lack of population growth — complicated by a lack of young people moving to or remaining in the state — contributing to a loss of tax revenue to fund schools, public amenities and quality of life within Michigan communities.

Rick Haglund: State economic development should put people and communities first

Michigan Advance's Rick Haglund says, "Michigan’s business-centric approach to economic development is lacking." But how should the state address this apparent issue? Haglund suggests taking "a more local service-based approach."

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