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Economic Development
Business accelerator in Battle Creek will help food and beverage product businesses grow
Jane Simons
Thursday, August 20, 2020
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Economic Development
Pandemic turns out to be the right timing for Woodin brothers to open food truck, Serious Dogs
Jane Simons
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
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Entrepreneurship
Focus of Kalamazoo distillery shifts from hand-sanitizer back to cocktails
Al Jones
Monday, June 15, 2020
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Entrepreneurship
Bridal shop learned to adapt during COVID-19 shutdown
Al Jones
Thursday, June 11, 2020
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Community Development
Northside pride abides, takes fire in stride, rallies behind fire survivors
Gerry Hoffmann
Monday, June 08, 2020
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Entrepreneurship
Sixty-three small businesses awarded $1.1 million in loans in Kalamazoo
Al Jones
Thursday, April 30, 2020
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Entrepreneurship
With COVID-19 is the wedding still on? Kalamazoo bridal shop owner says many brides are postponing
Al Jones
Monday, April 13, 2020
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Economic Development
Kalamazoo makes $2M loan fund available to small businesses
Al Jones
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
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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
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Entrepreneurship
The Blog: A new feature this week with words by Judy Sarkozy
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Friday, March 27, 2020
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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
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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
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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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Entrepreneurship
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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