http://blog.mlive.com/followthemoney/Covering life-sciences, manufacturing, real estate, downtown development and other business in Kalamazoo.enMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noCovering life-sciences, manufacturing, real estate, downtown development and other business in Kalamazoo.Covering life-sciences, manufacturing, real estate, downtown development and other business in Kalamazoo.followthemoneyhttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/WfndLjOtYlg/michigan_economic_development_3.html150995235407Alex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteTue, 17 May 2011 13:18:03 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/business/index.ssf//2425.6323394 ]]>"We've got new management here," MEDC spokesman Mike Shore said, referring to Michael Finney, the former head of Ann Arbor SPARK and Snyder's pick to lead the MEDC.http://www.mlive.com/business/index.ssf/2011/05/michigan_economic_development_3.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/oYgDcuYuwMk/kalamazoos_city_commissioners.htmlGovernment - Local96485Alex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteMon, 02 May 2011 18:48:00 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.6222423 ]]>The Local Officers' Compensation Commission, or LOCC, said that its recommendation had nothing to do with how the city's elected officials do their jobs.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/05/kalamazoos_city_commissioners.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/BhVFaTq6OX4/job_fair_scheduled_for_300_pos.htmlAlex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteMon, 02 May 2011 10:45:49 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.6218995 ]]>The tribe is looking for candidates to fill positions in the areas of food and beverage, gaming, finance, marketing, environmental services, valet and security.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/05/job_fair_scheduled_for_300_pos.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/oJkzBKf2m-0/kalamazoo_releases_guide_to_ci.html96485235407Alex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteThu, 28 Apr 2011 14:22:03 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.6191457 ]]>The city of Kalamazoo reduced the number of people it employed by more than 16 percent between 2000 and 2010. But the total wages and benefits paid to employees over that time period increased more than 24 percent.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/04/kalamazoo_releases_guide_to_ci.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/kBJTz_LK6ng/electric_vehicle_charging_stat.html41550Alex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteFri, 15 Apr 2011 11:10:11 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.6114740 ]]>The station will be free for the next 30 days as officials try to determine what users should pay.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/04/electric_vehicle_charging_stat.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/-GDAc3WfceE/kalamazoo_city_commission_aske_1.htmlGovernment - Local96485Alex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteFri, 15 Apr 2011 04:31:34 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.6110011.20110415073134 ]]>The Michigan bill, sponsored by state Rep. Dave Agema, R-Grandville, was introduced in February.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/04/kalamazoo_city_commission_aske_1.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/uXrvOcp36xA/reports_former_kalamazoo_city.htmlAlex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteWed, 13 Apr 2011 14:24:06 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.6101995 ]]>Pat Digiovanni, former Kalamazoo city manager who resigned in 2005, wasn't picked to be city manager of Savannah, Ga., earlier this year.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/04/reports_former_kalamazoo_city.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/cgbQe35DP2M/four_winds_north_in_hartford_s.htmlEconomyAlex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteTue, 12 Apr 2011 14:27:36 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.6093745 ]]>The 52,000-square-foot casino, located approximately halfway between Kalamazoo and the Four Winds casino in New Buffalo, will employ approximately 300 people, officials said.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/04/four_winds_north_in_hartford_s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/xgt-1FV2KCs/from_the_comments_should_citie.htmlCommentary1998371Alex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteFri, 08 Apr 2011 12:34:59 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.6073183 ]]>MLive.com readers sound off on issue of consolidating government services.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/04/from_the_comments_should_citie.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/6nrT3_IQ3Io/sharing_services_budget_challe.htmlGovernment - Local110832Alex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteThu, 07 Apr 2011 08:40:25 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.6065411 ]]>Hopewell, who gave the speech in 2008 and 2009 but not last year, said this morning that local governments are already sharing some services but local leaders need to build on that success.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/04/sharing_services_budget_challe.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/KAr_o9ujBKw/growth_of_hispanic_population.htmlEconomyEducation42288441550Alex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteWed, 06 Apr 2011 03:31:01 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.6054364.20110406063101 ]]>While the overall population of people in the city of Kalamazoo declined between 2000 and 2010, the number of Hispanics increased by double digits, according to the Census.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/04/growth_of_hispanic_population.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/pcNuU_kKG5c/kalamazoo_gazette_publisher_re.html96485Alex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteTue, 05 Apr 2011 09:27:26 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.6052652 ]]>"The Gazette is pleased that this matter is behind us and that we and the city were able to resolve our differences amicably and avoid litigation," Jim Stephanak said.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/04/kalamazoo_gazette_publisher_re.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/2ZI4dWv2SwA/kalamazoo_sets_schedule_for_an.htmlGovernment - Local41550Alex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteTue, 05 Apr 2011 09:19:16 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.6052452 ]]>The program, which was started in 1990 as a way to remove the build up of iron and other sediments from the system, will run through April 17, according to a news release from the city.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/04/kalamazoo_sets_schedule_for_an.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/OskWTGKM1fk/sen_debbie_stabenow_wants_two-.html15099513539690693Alex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteThu, 31 Mar 2011 06:08:31 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/environment/index.ssf//2908.6013013.20110331090831 ]]>Stabenow, who in 2012 will run for her third term in the Senate, circulated a draft amendment Tuesday to an unrelated bill that would reauthorize two loan and grant programs for small businesses.http://www.mlive.com/environment/index.ssf/2011/03/sen_debbie_stabenow_wants_two-.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/n7B9nFbkVuA/speed_limits_on_stadium_drive.htmlTrafficAlex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteWed, 30 Mar 2011 16:16:47 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.6013819 ]]>The primary changes on the roads — part of the state-owned Business Loop 94 — are an increase to 45 mph on Stadium, between U.S. 131 and an increase on King Highway to 45 mph.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/03/speed_limits_on_stadium_drive.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/43mI-y15MlY/speed_limit_on_stadium_drive_t.htmlTrafficAlex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteFri, 25 Mar 2011 13:55:28 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.5985957 ]]>"The speed limit corrections on Stadium Drive and M-96 reflect what a vast majority of motorists already believe are safe and prudent speeds for this roadway," Michigan State Police Sgt. James Campbell said. http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/03/speed_limit_on_stadium_drive_t.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/XJUDN1yS8M8/american_lung_association_asks.htmlEnvironmentWorld/Nation90693Alex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteThu, 24 Mar 2011 07:11:10 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.5977788 ]]>The campaign was launched recently in response to a bill pushed by Upton that would block the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency from regulating carbon dioxide. http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/03/american_lung_association_asks.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/x5-cDlfCqB4/us_rep_fred_uptons_fourth_stop.html90693Alex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteTue, 22 Mar 2011 14:25:24 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.5966597 ]]>As with earlier stops today, the majority of the questions and discussion in Plainwell focused on the national debt, taxes and environmental issues.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/03/us_rep_fred_uptons_fourth_stop.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/8cS8zBlI-yc/kalamazoo_resident_challenge_u.html90693Alex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteTue, 22 Mar 2011 10:43:21 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.5965671 ]]>Upton faced a decidedly more hostile crowd than in two earlier constituent sessions today.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/03/kalamazoo_resident_challenge_u.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/followthemoney/~3/9cn23W2st9U/us_rep_fred_upton_defends_posi.html90693Alex Nixon | Kalamazoo GazetteTue, 22 Mar 2011 09:53:31 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2011:/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf//4132.5964974 ]]>The Michigan congressman said he supports the Clean Air Act, oil pipeline safety and a cleanup of the Kalamazoo River.http://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/index.ssf/2011/03/us_rep_fred_upton_defends_posi.htmlnonadult