Silver Tsunami and Business Succession | Kalamazoo News

In Kalamazoo, Michigan, a dynamic event at the Catalyst Center tackled the looming “Silver Tsunami” — the wave of retiring baby boomers and its impact on regional business succession. Hosted by Southwest Michigan First and Kalamazoo Forward Ventures, the gathering blended data, demographics, and community energy to equip local leaders with strategies for navigating economic transitions. Attendees explored opportunities to buy, sell, or lead businesses amid shifting demographics, while updates on the “Tsunami Lab” cohort highlighted active solutions for the next generation of entrepreneurs. It was a powerful afternoon of learning, connection, and forward-looking action to secure the region’s economic future. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4f1fb9112d5d09de