BUSINESS RECRUITMENT & RETENTION
Mission Statement: To add to the economic vibrancy of downtown Kalamazoo by recruiting new retail and office businesses. To create a prosperous environment for existing businesses by using connections in the fields of consulting, business lending and real estate. To assist developers in creating and filling commercial and residential space.
Current Initiatives
Business development in downtown Kalamazoo is guided by the Business Recruitment & Retention Committee, which makes recommendations to the DDA Board on initiatives such as:
Downtown Kalamazoo Innovation Program
Business Recruitment & Retention Program
Downtown Redevelopment Liquor Licenses
Retail Incubation Program
It also is responsible for:
Members
Derek Wissner, Chair
Memories Bridal
Steve Blinn, Vice Chair
Olde Peninsula Brewpub
Warren Cook
City of Kalamazoo
Ashley Vaughn
LKF Marketing
Darren Malek
Veritas Law Group
Gloria Spoerl
Southwest Commercial Realty
Mac Waldorf
Apjohn Group
Erin Kelly
5/3 Bank
Jim Escamilla
Byce & Associates Inc.
Greg Ayers
Discover Kalamazoo
Darren Malek
Veritas Law Group
Ryan Simpson
City of Kalamazoo
Gloria Sporel
Southwest Commerical Realty
Cindy Stewart
Stewart & Company
Mac Waldorf
Apjohn Group