Author Chris Killian Chris Killian's Latest Articles Visioning process for Imagine Kalamazoo 2025 almost complete By Chris Killian ● Community Development ● March 2, 2017 So far, nearly 3,000 people from Kalamazoo's 22 neighborhoods have offered their ideas on what the city can be in 2025. Heading home: For many who grew up on the farm, roots run deep By Chris Killian ● Economic Development ● January 25, 2017 There are roots and then there is the kind of roots one grows up with on the family farm that draw young people home. Versatile Season for a Reason spices up the taste of all kinds of foods By Chris Killian ● Economic Development ● December 1, 2016 The Clemens family has a reason for the seasonings they make--keeping memories alive. There are 195 countries in the world. Michigan food and agriculture products went to 114 last year. By Chris Killian ● General ● November 10, 2016 Michigan businesses--from fruit growers to brewers--are learning how to best market their products to a global market. Farm to school program is good for students, schools, and farmers alike By Chris Killian ● General ● October 27, 2016 Eating healthy food from local farmers across Michigan better prepares students to learn as it creates good lifelong habits. HopCat-Kalamazoo opening is as big as expected By Chris Killian ● General ● October 13, 2016 The community welcomes HopCat with big opening weekend. Love for old buildings turns corner of West Michigan and the mall into residential, retail space By Chris Killian ● General ● October 13, 2016 "I love these old buildings. I love keeping them alive." That's why Tom Huff redevelops downtown Kalamazoo. Battle Creek Math and Science Center inspires youth to reach their potential By Chris Killian ● General ● September 29, 2016 Battle Creek Math and Science Center offers inspiration for students who say: "This is more than just a high school. It’s at the edge of college. They believed in me and didn’t give up on me." Cold-brew coffee maker ready for the next step in her business By Chris Killian ● General ● September 29, 2016 Finding the cold-brew coffee market has been life changing for Can-Do Kitchen graduate Maliesha Pullano, owner of Mamaleelu Cold Brew Coffee. Run turns healthcare workers into people on the move By Chris Killian ● General ● April 24, 2014 At the Family Health Center, getting fit means setting a good example for their patients. Chris Killian reports. Posts pagination 1 2 Next