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Economic Development
Kalamazoo makes $2M loan fund available to small businesses
Al Jones
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
Feature Story
Economic Development
Battle Creek Unlimited loans will help small businesses during virus related economic emergency
Jane Simons
Thursday, March 26, 2020
Feature Story
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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Entrepreneurship
Experienced, long time businesses and those getting started all call Edison home
Al Jones
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Longform
Economic Development
WMU aviation program in Battle Creek soars with strong enrollment plus high demand for pilots
Jane Simons
Thursday, March 05, 2020
Longform
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
Feature Story
Economic Development
BCU event explores the changing ways of economic development
Jane Simons
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Feature Story
Entrepreneurship
Don't judge this store by its cover: Kazoo Books is one of Oakwood's quiet successes
Al Jones
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Feature Story
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
Feature Story
Economic Development
Battle Creek groups and employers work together to make getting a GED easier for workers
Jane Simons
Thursday, November 14, 2019
Longform
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
Feature Story
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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Economic Development
The Milton, named for a time out of Battle Creek’s past, could be catalyst for downtown’s future
Jane Simons
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Feature Story
Economic Development
Battle Creek startups have a new way to tap into money and know-how with Northern Initiatives
Jane Simons
Thursday, August 01, 2019
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Economic Development
The Vine Neighborhood Association owns Central Corners--now it’s time for a new name
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, July 25, 2019
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Economic Development
Battle Creek businessman set to be trade war winner with a way his customers can cut tariff costs
Jane Simons
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Feature Story
Economic Development
Kalamazoo's Eastside looks for ideas to rise regarding improvement on East Main Street
Al Jones
Thursday, July 18, 2019
Feature Story
Community Development
House that may be the oldest in Battle Creek gets rehab by local who loves old houses
Jane Simons
Thursday, July 11, 2019
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