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Connecting Kalamazoo with Global Leaders

May 29

Written By Kori Jock

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Kori Jock

Bringing the World to Kalamazoo

Celebrating Citizen Diplomacy in Southwest Michigan

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It's the first day of (astronomical) Spring 🌱
That may sound silly to say with remnants of snow on the ground but we're hoping if we say it out loud, it'll come true! 🤞🏾

Our exchange season is sprouting also. This month we're welcoming our first

Global exchange strengthens Kalamazoo in more ways than one. Including supporting our local economy.

In 2025, Global Ties Kalamazoo programs generated $386,687 in combined economic and community impact.

$203,360.08 was spent locally at Kalamazoo

What's your go-to karaoke number?

Last night, members of the Global Ties Kalamazoo board met for a social dinner. No work! Naturally, the conversation turned to everyone's go-to karaoke song. Can you match the songs below with the board member? (An

Emma’s goodbye to Global Ties Kalamazoo:

It really does feel impossible to express the gratitude I have for Global Ties Kalamazoo and the impact my last few years as Program Manager has had on me not only as a professional but as a person. Thi

🎞️These are snapshots from our 1974 Visitors Guide, captured just 3 years after we hosted our first group of international visitors.
In 1971 we got our start as the Kalamazoo Area Council of International Programs (KIP) which was a seasonal program

🎆We hope your 2026 resolution includes us, you can:

-Host one of our international guests at your home.
-Share a meal and conversation with a group from abroad.
-Help craft an outbound Kalamazoo exchange.
-Exchange professional insight with a lea

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