Kalamazoo Highlights

Since 1999, Southwest Michigan First has been a local organization committed to creating and supporting a thriving economy through entrepreneurial innovation. They have created a top list of why living in the region is cool.

Here are just a few from the list:

• #3- Derek Jeter
• #7- Creation of big yellow taxi cabs
• #16- At one point in time, 90% of the world's peppermint oil was supplied from A.M. Todd - a Kalamazoo company
• #30- Home of the United Kennel Club
• #35- Kalamazoo County is the leading producer of bedding plant in the U.S.
• #58- Westnedge Avenue is the second busiest street in Michigan
• #66- Oakwood Bistro ranks among the nations 100 top restuarants as selected  by culinary professionals