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Bicycle businesses in Kalamazoo’s Vine: Ice cream, compost and vintage rides
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, October 03, 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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Entrepreneurship
Video game truck from Battle Creek brings the fun to the party
Jane Simons
Thursday, July 25, 2019
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Economic Development
They call it Handmap Brewing and its headed to Carlyle Street in Battle Creek
Jane Simons
Thursday, June 13, 2019
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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
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Entrepreneurship
Three generations of same family has served several generations of neighbors at corner Dairy Queen
Jane Simons
Thursday, May 16, 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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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
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Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneur from Historic Northside in Battle Creek launches clothing line for All Walks of Life
Jane Simons
Thursday, March 28, 2019
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Entrepreneurship
Twinzy Toys: Historic Northside resident works to revive popular brand of toys from Battle Creek
Jane Simons
Thursday, March 21, 2019
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Entrepreneurship
Religion and fish come together in legacy of Lil Fish Dock, an Eastside staple
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, February 28, 2019
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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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Entrepreneurship
Burger Bros, an ‘old world burger’ joint, gets warm reception on the Eastside
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, February 28, 2019
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Economic Development
Sometimes businesses need a little capital to move ahead. Small Business Action Team can help
Kate Rowland
Thursday, February 14, 2019
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Entrepreneurship
Kalamazoo's Eastside Neighborhood Association showing neighbors a way to save
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, February 07, 2019
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Entrepreneurship
‘Archeologist of Style’: On the Ground Eastside photographer Eric Hennig digs the ‘old and arcane’
Theresa Coty O'Neil
Thursday, January 24, 2019
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Entrepreneurship
Kalamazoo local opens a bar downtown with food and gaming, too
Marisa Rodriguez
Thursday, January 17, 2019
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Entrepreneurship
In Battle Creek, longtime Urbandale restaurants keep their regular customers coming back
Jane Simons
Thursday, December 20, 2018
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Vegan-friendly coffee shop looks to be a welcoming place in downtown Kalamazoo
Al Jones
Thursday, December 20, 2018
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Sprout Box is Battle Creek's answer to Blue Apron
Jane Simons
Thursday, December 20, 2018
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