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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

OptiMed opens new national headquarters in Oshtemo

OptiMed opens in Oshtemo Township with room to grow.

Kalamazoo gets to show off its pride in WMU on ESPN GameDay

When ESPN comes to town football fans get a little excited.

Paper produced at WMU used in ‘drinkable book’ could provide clean water for millions

Paper with nanoparticles in it can kill viruses and bacteria in water that passes through it.

Historic fire station gets new life as community center

Three neighborhoods have a place to share through renovations of historic public safety station.

Stonegate Manor wants to be new favorite wedding destination spot

Country estate in Benton Harbor restored to former glory now to be wedding and special event venue.

Pfizer pitches career in pharmaceuticals to students by citing huge investment in the community

Pfizer's two significant investments at its Portage Road location translates to a $2.2 billion economic impact for Southwest Michigan.  

Foundation for Excellence moves forward: ‘What a great day to be in Kalamazoo’

A new foundation to help eliminate city budget woes and move the community forward gets a lot of love. 

Tyler Stewart joins Levine and Levine law firm in Kalamazoo

Tyler Stewart, an attorney focused on business law, appeals, and estate planning is the latest to join Levine & Levine, a Kalamazoo-based law firm.  

Second phase of BTR Park gets $2.1 million grant from Department of Commerce

The second phase of Western Michigan University's  Business Technology and Research Park recently received a big green light with approval of a $2.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration.

Car made of bricks for ArtPrize goes to Gilmore Car Museum

Her momma drove a 1940 Pontiac. 

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