Read More about Kalamazoo. Industries include general manufacturing, some of which is auto-industry related, with plastics, pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical research, and food flavorings businesses added to the mix. Some of these industries have replaced other noted names that started locally but have declined or moved elsewhere, like Gibson guitars and Checker cabs. Pfizer employs some in a former Upjohn facility in Portage, a growing suburban town to the south. Downtown is unremarkable, although there is a better-than-average concentration of shopping and small businesses.
The university brings some college town amenities and minor arts and cultural resources, and there are reportedly nine theaters in the city. While Kalamazoo is centrally located among Chicago, Detroit, South Bend and Grand Rapids, none of these places are close enough to take advantage of on a regular basis. The terrain is flat to gently rolling, with more significant hills including a ski area to the northwest.
The climate is continental with a strong influence from Lake Michigan. Summers are warm but not too hot and moderately humid. Winters are cold, wet, and snowy with the most extreme cold tempered by the lake and the harshest winds moderated by the hills to the northwest.
Still, prevailing winds bring significant cloudiness and precipitation. Warmth from the lake and local hardwood forests create attractive autumns with some periods of clouds and rain. Winter snow cover is common. Freezes are mid-October through late April.
Recent job growth is Positive. Kalamazoo jobs have increased by 0. More Economy. Then, create a list of general areas that pique your interest. The COLI is updated quarterly, using data collected at the local level for over 60 goods and services. Learn more about COLI research methodology. Population data is sourced from the U. The average salaries and housing prices were compiled from TownCharts. We sourced weather data from various resources, including but not limited to the National Centers for Environmental Information and The Weather Channel.
We compiled hospital data from Healthgrades , and sales tax data was sourced from the Tax Foundation. Various sources were used to collect culture and entertainment data, including but not limited to The Trust for Public Land , Wikipedia, USA Zoos , ultimaterollercoaster.
Livability score provided by Areavibes. The Livability Score is a score out of that was designed to help evaluate the quality of an area. The score analyzes dozens of data points across seven key categories: amenities, cost of living, crime, employment, housing, schools, and user ratings. Already have an account? WMed Logo. You are here Education Living in Kalamazoo. Living in Kalamazoo Kalamazoo is a great place to work and to live. It was recently named one of the Best Places to Live in the U.
News and World Report and ranked the No. It's the home of the Kalamazoo Promise that guarantees college tuition to graduates of the Kalamazoo Public Schools, the largest program of its kind anywhere. It's a major international pharmaceutical and life sciences center; it's the original home of the Upjohn Co. By the way, a thought just came to me. Kalamazoo rhymes with kazoo, the little instrument for humming. How fun!
Great article, and lovely pictures by your wife. I have seen a little of Kalamazoo always loved the name , and appreciate the interesting information you give. Voted Up! Thanks, unknown spy.
I hope you will write about the beautiful places you do experience. Some places are obviously and inescapably beautiful -- quaint towns set in awesome landscapes --, while in other towns, like Kalamazoo, beauty is there if you watch for it.
Thanks very much, Global-Chica. I've got to be conscientious about keeping that hub up to date. Kalamzoo seems like a nice small town - I really enjoyed reading your take on it, your pictures, and the quiz is both funny and informative. Voted up and awesome!
Thanks, theraggededge. Small world. I wonder if a printing company in Kalamazoo specializes in printing payslips? Or if one of those companies that handle the payroll details for small companies is in Kalamazoo? Or if you worked for subsidiaries of a company with its head office in Kalamazoo? I used to wonder why, in the several companies I worked for in the 70s and 80s here in the UK always had 'Kalamazoo' printed on the payslips.
I used to ask but no-one knew. Thank goodness for the internet! Lovely hub. Voted up. I used to live in Michigan and I frequently drove by Kalamazoo but I never had any good reason to stop. Your Hub is awesome. I've always wanted to visit Kalamazoo, just because it's part of the saying "Timbuktu to Kalamazoo. Voting this Up and Interesting. Thanks, Finnegan.
I'm thinking of doing an "Introduction To I hope you like that whole group as I add pages to it. One problem I'm having is budgeting my time between writing notes on all the ideas I have for hubs and getting hubs written, polished, and published. Thanks for commenting,dahoglund. Maybe when I get to it I'll add some more residential streets in Kalamazoo photos.
Starting a Business. Business Names. Business Plans. Workplace Issues. Human Resources. Company Culture. Business Certifications. Public Speaking. Frugal Living. Free Stuff.
Conserving Resources. Buying Used. Personal Finance. Getting out of Debt. Real Estate. Places to Live. Running a Home-Based Business. Micro Jobs. Finding a Job. Career Changes. Life Planning. Related Articles. By Ibiza Style. By Linda Jo Martin. By David Warren. By Lauhulu.
0コメント