January 30, 2012 - CBS News Detroit

The Charter Group, one of Michigan’s premier merger and acquisition advisory firms with a concentration on middle market transactions ranging from $5 million to $50 million, Monday announced the expansion of its operations to Kalamazoo. Ron Kitchens, CEO of Southwest Michigan First and general partner of the Southwest Michigan First Life Science Fund: “This partnership is a natural progression of Southwest Michigan First’s efforts to expand the region’s capital investment options. Our relationships with regional employers and investors have made evident in the current economy the need for the types of services offered by The Charter Group. This partnership will help us to match, better serve and produce successful outcomes for strong companies and qualified investors.” more