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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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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
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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
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Economic Development
Kalamazoo's Eastside looks for ideas to rise regarding improvement on East Main Street
Al Jones
Thursday, July 18, 2019
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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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Sustainability
Business development bumps heads with Mother Nature in Kalamazoo
Al Jones
Thursday, June 27, 2019
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Entrepreneurship
Family, history, and loyal customers keep Lakeview businesses going strong
Jane Simons
Thursday, June 06, 2019
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Economic Development
Eastside Celebration and Open House at the Eastside Gateway draws a crowd
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, June 06, 2019
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Economic Development
Gateway to Kalamazoo’s Eastside: Public celebration and open house planned for May 29
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, May 23, 2019
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Transportation
An update on the trail that will connect Great Lakes and small businesses
Mark Wedel
Thursday, May 09, 2019
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Entrepreneurship
Kalamazoo Eastside resident opens positive salon that models a way up the ladder
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, May 02, 2019
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Community Development
Eastside Gateway Pocket Park, labyrinth and mural to honor Eastside Voices in Kalamazoo
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, March 07, 2019
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