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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
Kalamazoo couple launches online wine shop so you don't have to be stuck without a bottle
Al Jones
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
Feature Story
Entrepreneurship
The Blog: A new feature this week with words by Judy Sarkozy
Judy Sarkozy
Friday, March 27, 2020
Longform
Diversity
Spanish language newspaper gives voice to Latinx in Battle Creek and across Southwest Michigan
Jane Simons
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Longform
Economic Development
Not all the beaches on Lake Michigan are eroding locals want tourists to know
Rosemary Parker
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Feature Story
Entrepreneurship
New authentic Mexican restaurant coming to Kalamazoo's Edison Neighborhood
Al Jones
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Longform
Entrepreneurship
It's 80 years and counting for George's Appliance Co. in Kalamazoo's Edison Neighborhood
Al Jones
Thursday, March 05, 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
Entrepreneurship
Bicycle businesses in Kalamazoo’s Vine: Ice cream, compost and vintage rides
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, October 03, 2019
Feature Story
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
Feature Story
Entrepreneurship
Video game truck from Battle Creek brings the fun to the party
Jane Simons
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Feature Story
Economic Development
They call it Handmap Brewing and its headed to Carlyle Street in Battle Creek
Jane Simons
Thursday, June 13, 2019
Feature Story
Entrepreneurship
Lolita's Tacos known for big flavor, big portions and a big heart on Kalamazoo's Eastside
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Feature Story
Entrepreneurship
Three generations of same family has served several generations of neighbors at corner Dairy Queen
Jane Simons
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Feature Story
Entrepreneurship
Kalamazoo Eastside resident opens positive salon that models a way up the ladder
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, May 02, 2019
Feature Story
Entrepreneurship
Familiar faces: The new owner of Pizza Sam's has worked there since he graduated from high school
Jane Simons
Thursday, April 11, 2019
Feature Story
Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneur from Historic Northside in Battle Creek launches clothing line for All Walks of Life
Jane Simons
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Feature Story
Entrepreneurship
Twinzy Toys: Historic Northside resident works to revive popular brand of toys from Battle Creek
Jane Simons
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Feature Story
Entrepreneurship
Religion and fish come together in legacy of Lil Fish Dock, an Eastside staple
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Feature Story
Entrepreneurship
Pop-up Patisserie will feature vegan food such as savory and sweet hand pies and croissants
Jane Simons
Thursday, February 28, 2019
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