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Eastside Sunrise Plaza becomes sign of East Main Street revitalization
Al Jones
Thursday, September 23, 2021
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Economic Development
Haymarket Plaza is set to be downtown Kalamazoo's newest gathering place
Al Jones
Thursday, September 16, 2021
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Economic Development
Battle Creek residents and the city look for ways to free the river from its concrete banks
Jane Simons
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
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Economic Development
Kalamazoo family reclaims a blighted corner to open a business that makes your mouth water
Al Jones
Monday, September 13, 2021
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Battle Creek restaurants adopt Ghost Kitchen concept as pandemic inspires new ways of doing business
Jane Simons
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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Economic Development
Village plan to achieve equity and prosperity builds on work in Battle Creek over the past decade
Jane Simons
Thursday, June 17, 2021
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Battle Creek Food Reimagined: New initiative designed to remove barriers so food companies can grow
Jane Simons
Thursday, June 10, 2021
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Ongoing efforts result in full occupancy in Kalamazoo's Washington Square area
Al Jones
Thursday, May 27, 2021
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A temporary closure, a liquidation sale pave way for a new beginning for downtown Battle Creek hotel
Jane Simons
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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As pilot shortage grows, WMU College of Aviation expansion expected to be completed later this year
Jane Simons
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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Economic Development
Automotive part manufacturer makes $31.9 million investment in Battle Creek, will add 68 new jobs
Jane Simons
Monday, April 12, 2021
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Economic Development
Washington Heights Entrepreneurial Fund will help businesses get funds they need to start or grow
Jane Simons
Monday, March 8, 2021
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Apartment and commercial development hopes to open by fall in Kalamazoo's Stuart Neighborhood
Al Jones
Thursday, March 4, 2021
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Update: New program will make money available to new residents who want to locate in Battle Creek
Jane Simons
Thursday, February 25, 2021
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Battle Creek residents poised to be among those heading back to school through Michigan Reconnect
Jane Simons
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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Economic Development
New funding meets ongoing enthusiasm as the Eastside Sunrise Plaza takes shape
Al Jones
Thursday, February 11, 2021
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Battle Creek City Manager looks ahead to city's responsibilities in coming year
Jane Simons
Thursday, January 7, 2021
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BCU assumes ownership of McCamly Plaza Hotel, plans multi-million-dollar renovation
Jane Simons
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
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Serious Dog finds permanent Battle Creek home for specialty hot dog biz that has been on wheels
Jane Simons
Monday, November 9, 2020
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Building with lots of flexibility goes up to draw industrial, manufacturing tenants to Battle Creek
Jane Simons
Thursday, October 29, 2020
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