Handcrafted beer ware fans shape ceramic studio’s growth
Grayling Ceramics finds its niche thanks to unique tastes of craft beer drinkers.
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Rising Dough: Brazilian bread start-up aims to double sales after graduating Can-Do Kitchen
Four years turned out to be just the right baking time for Brazilian Oven LLC.
New ashiatsu studio hopes to attract massage holdouts with unique therapies
Eva Borcherding wants to introduce the St. Joseph and Benton Harbor communities to a massage style that’s firmly within their comfort zone. You can keep your clothes on.
South-central Michigan bank spreads West with new branch in Portage
Coldwater-based Southern Michigan Bank & Trust (SMB&T) has extended its southwestern reach with a new Portage branch -- the first newly constructed LEED-certified bank branch in southwestern Michigan, the bank says.
Welcome Home: Interior designer transforms auto parts store into showroom, studio space
A former auto parts store in St. Joseph has taken on a new life as an architectural and interior design center, complete with a showroom.
Beyond Detox: Helping drug-exposed babies beat the odds
The Kalamazoo community is coordinating better care for drug-exposed newborns, thanks to the Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Prevention & Treatment Project. The group aims to help these vulnerable kids succeed as future learners, too.
Low wages, high hopes: 41 percent of Kalamazoo County households struggle, including many with jobs
Even in a supportive community, it takes grit, persistence and strong faith in the future to stay afloat when a job (or two) won’t cover life’s expenses.
Guess which neighborhood is the safest in Kalamazoo?
A bustling downtown attracts more visitors and residents. That means more eyes on the street, but also more opportunities for law-breaking. Yet Kalamazoo has seen a 30 percent drop in downtown crime, and safety advocates say “Come on down!”
Hungry to hire: KVCC seeks two visionaries to ‘make their mark’ in healthy food systems
KVCC's culinary curriculum will be grounded in the powerful intersection of food, sustainability, and health.
Balancing economic development with residents’ needs: Dialogue key as placemaking plans take shape
The final report from a placemaking study of Kalamazoo’s Southtown district is sparking excitement as a blueprint for growth -- and an opportunity to embrace mindful development that includes and empowers longtime residents.
