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Focus of Kalamazoo distillery shifts from hand-sanitizer back to cocktails
Al Jones
Monday, June 15, 2020
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Economic Development
Quintessential Kalamazoo bar/restaurant looks forward to the post-COVID era
Al Jones
Tuesday, June 02, 2020
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Economic Development
New report details the positive social and economic impact of FireKeepers Casino
Jane Simons
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Feature Story
Economic Development
Partnership makes $5,000 grants available to the smallest Kalamazoo businesses hit by COVID-19
Al Jones
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
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Economic Development
Battle Creek has new way to connect with favorite local restaurants and those you haven’t tried yet
Jane Simons
Friday, May 15, 2020
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Economic Development
With coronavirus everywhere, what lies ahead for businesses in Kalamazoo and beyond?
Al Jones
Tuesday, April 07, 2020
Feature Story
Economic Development
Kalamazoo makes $2M loan fund available to small businesses
Al Jones
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
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Economic Development
Battle Creek Unlimited loans will help small businesses during virus related economic emergency
Jane Simons
Thursday, March 26, 2020
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Economic Development
Gift card stimulus program is helping retailers over a rough patch in downtown Kalamazoo
Al Jones
Thursday, March 26, 2020
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Experienced, long time businesses and those getting started all call Edison home
Al Jones
Thursday, March 12, 2020
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Economic Development
WMU aviation program in Battle Creek soars with strong enrollment plus high demand for pilots
Jane Simons
Thursday, March 05, 2020
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Economic Development
New work skills, a good lunch and a fresh cup of coffee are on the menu in Kalamazoo's Edison
Al Jones
Thursday, February 27, 2020
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Economic Development
BCU event explores the changing ways of economic development
Jane Simons
Thursday, February 20, 2020
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Entrepreneurship
Don't judge this store by its cover: Kazoo Books is one of Oakwood's quiet successes
Al Jones
Thursday, January 30, 2020
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Economic Development
In challenging times, Pennfield family works together to keep dairy farm afloat
Jane Simons
Thursday, January 16, 2020
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Economic Development
New program offers ways for Michigan farmers to deal with stresses of their business
Jane Simons
Thursday, January 16, 2020
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Economic Development
Battle Creek groups and employers work together to make getting a GED easier for workers
Jane Simons
Thursday, November 14, 2019
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Entrepreneurship
JPG Resources builds national food consultant business and spinoffs in downtown Battle Creek
Jane Simons
Thursday, October 24, 2019
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Kids and Education
At Battle Creek's Saturday School, students with Japanese roots can keep up with students abroad
Jane Simons
Thursday, September 12, 2019
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Economic Development
Who says you can never go home again? Not these Battle Creek believers who are finding lots to like
Jane Simons
Thursday, August 22, 2019
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