Looking forward, looking back
This week we look ahead to the coming year with two farmers in Shelbyville. But we also take time to look back at some of our favorite stories of the past year. Read on.
This week we look ahead to the coming year with two farmers in Shelbyville. But we also take time to look back at some of our favorite stories of the past year.
Southwest Michigan’s Second Wave has been serving the communities of the region for nearly two years, but new people continue to find us each week. We hope if you are new that you will enjoy a look back at some of the stories our regular readers appreciated the most during 2011.
If you are one of our regular readers: Thank you. And do feel free to share these stories or any others on the site that you think deserve a wide readership.
Popular stories from 2011 were:
Bringing the best of the Middle East to the Midwest
MacUpdate grows from downtown Kalamazoo
Business boils for Bell’s, expansion is the result
We’re looking forward to a year of growth and innovation in 2012. We appreciate your coming along with us.
Kathy Jennings, Editor Southwest Michigan’s Second Wave
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