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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

Kellogg Company establishes venture capital fund assist entrepreneurs in emerging businesses

Kellogg Company recently announced it is launching eighteen94 capital (1894) with the intent of investing in start-up food businesses that the company perceives are on the cutting edge of ideas and trends.

Public gets look at latest plans for BTR Phase 2

Lots of trees and lots of green space are proposed for the second phase of WMU's Business Technology and Research Park. 

Store dedicated to water paddle sports opens in Benton Harbor

A new store in Benton Harbor is all about those who want to get out on the water in a kayak, stand-up paddleboards, or canoe. Third Coast Paddling recently opened at 241 E. Main Street in the Benton Harbor Arts District.

Activate: Midwest gives audiences first peek at brand new plays

Because new plays are integral to the future of American theater there is Active: Midwest. The Western Michigan University Departments of theater and English will host the event June 16, 17 and 18.

Fare Games offers incentives for food business to locate in Washington Square

Free marketing, legal services, interior design and reduced rent are all part of a package designed to entice a business built around food to Washington Square. Competition for the space is called Fare Games.

Youth summit on racism offers chance to vent and learn

When young people said they didn't have a place to talk about race and racism, SHARE stepped up and offered the middle and high schoolers a summit of their own.

New Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union Branch plans fall opening at Corner@Drake

A new, full-service credit union Kellogg Community Federal Credit Union branch is expected to be ready for members by the fall of 2016.

New general manager to join WMUK in July

Western Michigan University’s public radio station, WMUK, is getting a new general manager.   

Offices to be incubator space for businesses in Battle Creek

Renovations and expansion of CherryPointe Offices & Suite are ready to be seen.

The Can-Do Kitchen sets up business in a new location

The Can-Do Kitchen helps food businesses go from idea to reality. Now it's got more room to do that.

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