The Kalamazoo County Event Center Assessment District (KCECAD) Authority Board was established under the Regional Event Center Financing Act, Act 340 of 2020, MCL 141.1441 et seq. (the “Act&rdqu

The Kalamazoo County Event Center Assessment District (KCECAD) Authority Board was established under the Regional Event Center Financing Act, Act 340 of 2020, MCL 141.1441 et seq. (the “Act”) and the adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-212 (“Ord. 2025-212”) by the Board of Commissioners to oversee the development and funding of a Youth Sports Facility. KCECAD mailing address is KCECAD c/o Discover Kalamazoo, 240 W. Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49007.Further information can be obtained by calling the Board of Commissioners' Office at 269-384-8111.MembersNameTitle / SectorTerm ExpirationAbigail WheelerCounty Commissioner LiaisonJuly 15, 2028Jeanne HessVice Mayor, City of KalamazooJuly 15, 2028Brian PerskyDirector of Business Development, Discover KalamazooJuly 15, 2028Jane GhoshPresident & CEO, Discover KalamazooJuly 15, 2026Fred RahmeArea Director of Sales & Operations, Nexera Capital (Candlewood Suites & Fairfield Inn & Suites Kalamazoo East)July 15, 2027Devysha PatelRegional Manager, Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown Kalamazoo; Comfort Inn Kalamazoo East; Best Western Suites; Hampton Inn-OshtemoJuly 15, 2026Steven AldridgeVice President of Sales & Marketing, Amerilodge GroupJuly 15, 2026Jill BlandExecutive Vice President of Economic Development, Southwest Michigan FirstJuly 15, 2027Corey PersonDirector & Founder, United Pursuit and Pursuit of Excellence FoundationJuly 15, 2028Annemarie BoarmanGeneral Manager and Integrator, Next Level Sports CenterJuly 15, 2027Cheri BellSupervisor, Oshtemo TownshipJuly 15, 2028Board LiaisonJane Ghosh, Discover Kalamazoo President & CEO[email protected]2026 MeetingsNoticesMeeting dates, times, and locations are posted on the County’s Public Meeting Notice page.DocumentsAugust 11, 2025 – Minutes (PDF)August 15, 2025 – Minutes (PDF)September 4, 2025 - Minutes (PDF)September 9, 2025 (Special Meeting) - Minutes (PDF)September 26, 2025 - Minutes (pdf)October 8th, 2025 - Minutes (pdf)October 16th, 2025 (Special Meeting) - Minutes (PDF)October 17, 2025 - Minutes (PDF)October 30, 2025 (Special Meeting) - Minutes (PDF)November 3, 2025 (Special Meeting) - Minutes (PDF)November 12, 2025  (Operator RFP Review Committee Meeting) - Minutes (PDF)November 19, 2025 (Operator RFP Review Committee Meeting) - Minutes (PDF)November 21, 2025 - Minutes (PDF)December 1, 2025 (Special Meeting) - Minutes (PDF)December 19, 2025 - Minutes (PDF)January 23, 2026 - Minutes (PDF)February 27, 2026 - Minutes (PDF)March 27, 2026 - Minutes (PDF)April 17, 2026  - Minutes (PDF)May 22, 2026 June 26, 2026 July 24, 2026 August 28, 2026September 25, 2026 October 23, 2026November 20, 2026 December 18, 2026 Other DocumentsAuthority BylawsRFP for Fundraising Consultant Services - Awarded to Kennari ConsultingFundraising Consulting Services for the Indoor Youth & Amateur Sports Facility ProjectIssued by: Discover Kalamazoo (on behalf of KCECAD)Date Issued: March 2, 2026Proposal Deadline: March 16, 2026View the full Request for Proposal (PDF)RFP for Owners Rep- Awarded to Rockford ConstructionBuilding Consulting Services for the Indoor Youth & Amateur Sports Facility ProjectIssued by: Discover Kalamazoo (on behalf of KCECAD)Date Issued: November 4, 2025Proposal Deadline: November 17, 2025View the full Request for Proposal (PDF)RFP for Operator - Awarded to The Sports Facilities CompaniesOperator Services for the Indoor Youth & Amateur Sports Facility ProjectIssued by: Rockford (on behalf of KCECAD)Date Issued: Wednesday, October 1, 2025Proposal Deadline: Wednesday, October 29, 2025View the full Request for Proposal (PDF)RFP for Design - Awarded to AVB, Inc.Build Services for the Indoor Youth & Amateur Sports Facility ProjectIssued by: Rockford (on behalf of KCECAD)Date Issued: Wednesday, September 10, 2025Proposal Deadline: Wednesday, October 1, 2025View the full Request for Proposal (PDF) RFP for Consulting Services- Awarded to Rockford ConstructionConsulting Services for the Indoor Youth & Amateur Sports Facility ProjectIssued by: Discover KalamazooDate Issued: July 29, 2025Proposal Deadline: August 12, 2025View the full Request for Proposal (PDF)