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Jobs program through Goodwill Central Michigan Heartland offers hope, promotes confidence
Jane Parikh
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Longform
Entrepreneurship
Kalamazoo's new Dabney and Co. is a Black culture bar that welcomes all
Mark Wedel
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Longform
Entrepreneurship
Battle Creek Black women business owners achieving success
Jane Parikh
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Longform
Entrepreneurship
Flocking to a new breed of sheep in Calhoun County
Jane Parikh
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Feature Story
Entrepreneurship
Kalamazoo chocolate shop expands its sweet spot to help those rebuilding their lives
Al Jones
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Feature Story
Building Communities
Downpayment Assistance in Kalamazoo expands to help more people buy homes
Al Jones
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Feature Story
Equity
Ride YourWay fills niche for wheelchair-accessible transportation service in West Michigan
Paul R. Kopenkoskey
Saturday, January 21, 2023
Feature Story
Building Communities
Public servants may get first dibs as Emma Jean Hull Flats in Benton Harbor begin pre-leasing units
Rosemary Parker
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Longform
Community Development
It's time for our annual round-up
Kathy Jennings
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Feature Story
Technology and Innovation
Something to toot about: Kalamazoo has its own Mastodon server
Mark Wedel
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Feature Story
Entrepreneurship
Southwest Michigan Second Wave ushers in 2023 with new editorial management
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Longform
Entrepreneurship
Apples of John Claridge’s eyes: Marcellus heirloom apple farm boasts 80 varieties
Channon Mondoux
Thursday, December 22, 2022
Longform
Economic Development
Holiday-themed activities and entertainment in the spotlight this weekend in downtown Battle Creek
Jane Simons
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Longform
Economic Development
Food innovation in Battle Creek set to accelerate through collaboration
Jane Simons
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Longform
Entrepreneurship
Soulful events center offers a new concept for food, drink, song, and dance in downtown Kalamazoo
Al Jones
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
Feature Story
Equity
Battle Creek Branch of the NAACP gets ready for annual Freedom Fund Dinner
Jane Simons
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Feature Story
Economic Development
Coffee anyone? Water Street Coffee Joint opens new location on Harrison St. in downtown Kalamazoo
Al Jones
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Longform
Entrepreneurship
Old industrial building becomes shared business location on Kalamazoo's east side
Mark Wedel
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Feature Story
Economic Development
$300,000 in Micro-Enterprise Grants is set to help 60 Kalamazoo-based businesses
Al Jones
Thursday, August 25, 2022
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A can-do spirit is helping Can-Do Kalamazoo and its small business users to expand their horizons
Al Jones
Thursday, August 18, 2022
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Estelle Slootmaker
Thursday, January 13, 2022
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Estelle Slootmaker
Monday, January 3, 2022
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Thursday, December 9, 2021
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