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At times, you have seen the events and programs Chamber members benefit from. You may even have wondered, “Maybe it’s time for me to join the Chamber.” In this episode, Southwest Michigan First Chamber Director Clarence Lloyd helps Kalamazoo County business leaders (and others!) think about a few reasons NOT to join – and several …
Among the many programs Summit Pointe oversees is one to help folks who have faced significant challenges to find a livelihood and become contributing members of society. In this episode of the Summit Pointe Series, we learn from Stephen and Angela about the VA Laundry facility – and how it is providing a sense of purpose and guidance …
Khari Worthy’s company – Worthy Construction of Kalamazoo – has been in business since 2017. Like many entrepreneurs newly in business, Khari’s company met with early success, but was ready for some growth guidance. At the same time, an initiative to assist minority-owned businesses with entrepreneurial growth and support was coming together. Khari was a perfect candidate. …
You might think of the Wraparound program as wrapping arms around someone who needs it. In this case, it is more than one person; it’s a family. In Episode 20 of the Summit Pointe series, we learn from Wraparound Clinician Melissa how families facing some level of crisis are given a helping hand in order to get …
There are many situations involving a diagnosis of mental illness. However, as case managers at Summit Pointe have learned, many of those situations require help to access the appropriate path. Sometimes, that path helps change lives. Click to hear more in this episode of the special Summit Pointe series. More Summit Pointe Series episodes—-Could your organization or business use purposeful …
In the latest Vicksburg Visit, Councilman Rick Holmes talks about some of the observations he’s made during his first term, the priorities going forward – and maintaining the small town feel in a modern village. As well, he encourages village residents to offer input on the master plan. Click to hear more details. Episode Resources More Vicksburg …
The Summit Pointe series continues with a focus on those 60 and older who may need behavioral health resources in Calhoun County, Michigan. Summit Pointe’s Senior Behavioral Health Team encourages seniors to live life to the fullest. But, in chatting with Rebecca and Kaytlin – members of the team – we learn their assistance has a much …
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, opioid overdose numbers were very high in Calhoun County, where Summit Pointe concentrates its behavioral health focus. Since those numbers have compounded. In this episode of the Summit Pointe series, Nicole and Meghan discuss a grant that is funding innovative ways to make Naloxone (brand name NARCAN) more readily available to those who need …
