October First & Foremost | Friday, October 14

180 East Water Street Suite 1100,Kalamazoo MI 49007

14 October, 2022

Description

Join us on Friday, October 14 as we discuss the future of the new, world-class Career Technical Education (CTE) Center located in Kalamazoo. Meet and hear from two key leaders: Tom Zahrt, interim superintendent for Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA), and Isaac Carter, who has been tapped to helm the new CTE Center as its principal. During our time together, you will have the opportunity to hear more about 1) the facility’s central location adjacent to a major interstate and near the county’s industrial base, and 2) how this gifted parcel of land will increase accessibility through a countywide transportation system and ensure equitable access to course offerings for all students across Kalamazoo County school districts. Additional topics include: Impact the Center will have on area youth and our entire regionHow the business community can engage and support this new ventureCTE Center’s fall groundbreaking and construction timeline Program Agenda Networking | 7:30 to 8:00 a.m.Panel Discussion | 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.Breakfast will be provided. Designed exclusively for our valued Council of 100 contributors who are actively engaged with our work, First & Foremost offers inside access to leaders who are achieving greatness right here in Southwest Michigan! You will enjoy breakfast with others, like you, who are committed to regional growth, experience an enlightening sit-down conversation between our host and featured speaker and be offered the opportunity to share your own good news stories.