KALAMAZOO (WKZO) -- The Kalamazoo Chamber of Commerce is relaunching itself with a new focus and a "strategic alignment" with Southwest Michigan First.

Chamber President Tim Terrentine says that the organization's 800-plus members will see renewed vigor and more focus on helping small business. The Chamber will also lobby on some political issues.

The Chamber of Commerce has also lowered its yearly membership rate to 499 dollars. Anyone interested in learning more can go to TheChamberKalamazoo.com