In Kalamazoo County, you’ll find a unique and exciting city vibe with the comfort of warm people, an easy-going pace of life, and truly beautiful countryside. With abundant lakes, trails, and parks and a walkable downtown that boasts the nation’s first outdoor pedestrian shopping mall, there’s a tailored experience for every interest. Just minutes from downtown, you’ll find breathtaking nature, with endless opportunities to bike, hike, camp, kayak, golf, and ski. The area is known for craft beer, notably Bell’s Brewery, a pioneer in the craft beer industry since 1985. Kalamazoo County is also home to world-class museums and attractions including the Smithsonian affiliated Air Zoo Aerospace and Science Museum and the Gilmore Car Museum, North America’s largest automobile museum.
The local economy is driven by not only the 20 Fortune 1000 companies headquartered or physically present but also by the multitude of companies working in the region’s primary industry sectors. The depth and diversity of companies working in the manufacturing, life/health sciences, design, agriculture, and food processing sectors have made Kalamazoo well-known for its innovations ranging from the Gibson guitar and turning bed frame to the COVID-19 vaccine and coated recycled board.

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Kalamazoo Opens First Non-alcoholic Bar
Zerø, Kalamazoo’s first and only non-alcoholic cocktail bar, offers a sensory-rich, community-driven experience that redefines nightlife through craft, intention, and zero-proof innovation. Located within Kalamazoo Candle Company, this is your go-to for an incredible...
Iconic Burdick’s Bar & Grill Now Open
Come see the newly reimagined Burdick's Bar & Grill for the grand reopening! You can expect a bold, new look, an exciting new menu, and the same Kalamazoo spirit—all in the iconic location in the heart of downtown Kalamazoo. Did we mention they have four lanes of...
Official Groundbreaking and Community Celebration for the Kalamazoo Event Center
It's happening! You won't want to miss the historic groundbreaking and community celebration for the Kalamazoo Event Center! We’re excited to celebrate this transformational milestone for downtown Kalamazoo—and yet another way to show you can truly thrive in Southwest...

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Rachael Tiesenga
Director | Workforce & Leadership Development