Kalamazoo Community Foundation

Operational for more than 20 years, Cornerstone Alliance is an economic development organization, focusing on tax and job base creation. Located in Benton Harbor, Mich., it provides services in real estate, including housing for individuals and institutions and developing projects, such as industrial parks and commercial and industrial properties. The firm also provides recruitment and job training in areas of automotive, plastics, marina, medical equipment and food, and small business services, such as assistance and finance, planning and technical assistance. The partners of Cornerstone Alliance include Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Berrien County Community Development, Royalton Township, Michigan Works, Lake Michigan College and Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council.

Established in 1999 through an alliance between the state of Michigan and several local communities, Michigan Economic Development Corporation is a one-stop resource for businesses seeking to grow in the state, including expansions, relocations and concerns with other agencies of the state government. It also houses Travel Michigan, the state s official agency for the promotion of tourism. Travel Michigan collaborates with the state's destination marketing organizations, including conventions and visitors bureaus, regional marketing entities, and tourism-related state associations to provide comprehensive visitor information services, with the overall goal to create and retain jobs in the state. The Michigan Economic Development Corporation has a private sector board of directors comprised of business people and local economic developers and educators, so that its policies and procedures meet the needs of the private sector. It is headquartered in Lansing, Mich.

The Grand Rapids Urban League is dedicated to empowering individuals and communities through a variety of programs and services focused on education, employment, housing, and health. Their mission is to identify and address barriers to success for residents in the Greater Grand Rapids area and West Michigan. With specialized centers for Employment and Workforce Development, Housing and Community Development, and Education Innovation, the Urban League works diligently to promote equity and enhance the quality of life for its community members. By offering resources such as job seeking tools, educational success toolkits, and community health initiatives, they strive to foster an environment of opportunity and empowerment. Generated from the website