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Kathy Jennings

Kathy Jennings is the Executive Editor for Issue Media group. She is the founding Managing Editor of Southwest Michigan's Second Wave and a freelance writer and editor.

Kathy's Latest Articles

Sisters open store together in Benton Harbor

Benton Harbor gets a new women's boutique.

Wightman and Associates, Inc. welcomes five new hires
650 Trade Centre Way to get first tenant

Office building on Portage gateway near highway to get first tenant.

Newell Brands plans expansion at BTR Park

A business acquisition means more design work for New Brands and an expansion in Kalamazoo.

Economic development and affordable housing goals emerge from master plan process

The hard work of turning ideas into solutions for city challenges is in the planning stages.

Urban Democracy Feast seeks applicants for next round of crowdfunding

If you lead a social justice organization, the Urban Democracy Feast may be able to help you.

Further construction planned for Gun Lake Casino

Parking deck to go up at Gun Lake Casino.

KVCC Brewing
Kalamazoo Valley Community College brewing program once again in spotlight

Kalamazoo Valley Community College brewery program keeps winning contests.

Southwest Michigan Land Conservancy receives $212,000 grant to help protect Battle Creek watershed

Grant funds will help preserve land and water in Calhoun County.

Retail center at Westnedge and Kilgore construction continues

HomeGoods construction continues as planned.

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