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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

Dogs and big cats on their way to the Binder Park Zoo

The Binder Park Zoo is one giant step closer to its African Lion exhibit. The zoo broke ground Wednesday, April 20 on the exhibit. And a new African Painted Dog exhibit is on the way.

O-A-K hires new employee in Kalamazoo
A $9 million redevelopment will help maintain low income housing

As the number of homeless increases, affordable housing is not keeping pace. Redevelopment of one housing project is designed to help.

Kalamazoo Community Foundation adds community investment manager
St. Joe County’s largest job fair coming up in April
Magical Memories opens doors in new location

"We don't just decorate, we transform." That's the motto for the events planning business the recently celebrated a grand opening in its new location in Orchards Mall in Benton Harbor.

Two new employees join AVB
Watermark Brewing Co. gets approval to help it move forward

Watermark Brewing Co. plans to brew and serve craft beers, including IPAs, sour barrel-aged beers, Belgian-style brew, and others. Its initial investment for the business is $530,000 and will create 15 jobs.   

Pero Family Foods Co. grows in Benton Harbor Township

Pero Family Foods Co. undertakes an 8,320-foot expansion of its facility at 2130 Yore Ave. in Benton Harbor Township. The expansion will allow Pero Family Farms to increase its production.  

Kalamazoo Career Fair to feature more than 70 employers

Job seekers who attend the Kalamazoo Career Fair should bring copies of their resumes, dress for success, and be prepared to meet with potential employers.   

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