Public forum planned as LMC considers Ken Flowers for position of college president

It looks like Lake Michigan College has am early frontrunner for the position of president, just a month after current President Trevor Kubatzke announced his retirement. The LMC Board of Trustees says it’s considering Dr. Ken Flowers,
Abonmarche Welcomes Timothy Burkman, PE as Vice President to Lead Civil Engineering Operations in Michigan

Abonmarche is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim Burkman, PE as Vice President, effective Monday, September 29. Based out of the firm’s Grand Rapids office, Tim will provide leadership and oversight for civil engineering operations across
SWM Workforce Leaders Honored as Shining Stars by Michigan Works! Association

Two local workforce development leaders were awarded Michigan Works! ‘Shining Star’ awards by the Michigan Works! Association for going above and beyond to help job seekers and employers in Southwest Michigan. The Shining Star awards celebrate Michigan
Michigan Health Care CEOs Warn Against Cuts, Call for Bold Reform

Leaders of Michigan’s largest health systems said this week that the state’s health care model is under unsustainable pressure and warned that looming federal subsidy cuts could worsen costs and outcomes. Speaking at a Detroit Economic Club
Southwest Michigan home sales, prices hit highs in August

Southwest Michigan’s housing market posted its strongest month of 2025 in August, with more than 300 homes sold for the first time this year and average selling prices reaching two-decade highs. According to the Southwestern Michigan Association