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$300,000 in Micro-Enterprise Grants is set to help 60 Kalamazoo-based businesses
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Thursday, August 25, 2022
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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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Coffee and alcohol, a winning combination for Battle Creek startup
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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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A picture-perfect profession for this Battle Creek photographer
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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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Landlord rehabs dilapidated Kalamazoo properties, charges low rent to make stronger neighborhoods
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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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Food co-op in downtown Battle Creek will support local food growers and makers
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Wednesday, June 22, 2022
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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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The second session of training for Black entrepreneurs is under way in Kalamazoo
Al Jones
Thursday, April 28, 2022
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Owner of $100m The Mill in Vicksburg re-opens beloved Southwest Michigan bakery in Vicksburg
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Monday, April 18, 2022
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Monday, April 11, 2022
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The Edison Neighborhood is looking to clear out and stop illegally dumped trash
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Thursday, March 10, 2022
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Black Wall Street Kalamazoo looks to build generational wealth in the African-American community
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Monday, February 21, 2022
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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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Monday, January 10, 2022
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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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Vicksburg native selected to head The Mill at Vicksburg design team
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Wednesday, December 15, 2021
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Tuesday, December 14, 2021
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