The Kalamazoo area faces headwinds if it hopes to grow and thrive as an industrial center. That’s according to the new director of economic development agency Southwest Michigan First.
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CONCORD, NC - The Concord City Council released the following statements after the passing of former Council Member Lamar Barrier. Barrier was Concordâs longest serving council member, and one of the longest serving in the state. He faithfully and diligently served the citizens of Concord as the council member for District 5 from 1985 until his retirement in 2017.
âWith the passing of my friend, Lamar Barrier, our community has lost one of our most dedicated and beloved leaders,â said Mayor Bill Dusch. âI have known and worked with Lamar for over 30 years; he truly exemplified what it means to lead with the heart of a servant. He deeply cared for his community and served the citizens of Concord with honor, integrity, and humility. To his family, I thank you for sharing him with us, we will miss him dearly.â