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Margot Amouyal

Margot Amouyal

KALAMAZOO —  A pair of Western Michigan University students will have a chance to get hands-on business experience by running professional beverage brand Bronconess Wine.

Ingrid Tighe brought more than a decade of experience in economic and workforce development to her new role as president of the Michigan Manufacturing Technology Center, where she will help small and mid-sized companies adopt supply chain and automation strategies.

Michigan advocates for migrant workers welcome a new federal task force to address child labor violations, but say more policy change is needed to address systemic problems with the migrant labor system across industries, including food and agriculture.


 Twenty-five years after founding AppleTree & Gilden Woods, President and CEO Brigdett VanDerHoff realized the timing was right for her to transition away from the early childhood and preschool care provider. 

Sunday, 26 February 2023 18:06

People in the news: Feb. 27, 2023

A roundup of promotions, new hires, advancements and award winners in West Michigan.

Michigan farmers and agriculture experts say the state is poised to play a key role in the upcoming national Farm Bill, influencing both the political process as well as provisions involving climate change and insurance programs.



Sunday, 12 February 2023 18:07

People in the news: Feb. 13, 2023

A roundup of promotions, new hires, advancements and award winners in West Michigan.

William Coderre received a “cryptic” email last summer saying a private philanthropist wanted to donate $1.1 million to his organization.

Sunday, 29 January 2023 18:26

People in the news: Jan. 30, 2023

A roundup of promotions, new hires, advancements and award winners in West Michigan.