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
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