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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

Second phase of BTR park expected to proceed in early 2019

A project three years in the making is about to break ground. Business Technology and Research Park 2 has received the funding it needs to proceed.

Schupan and Sons plans expansion in Kalamazoo

A $10.1 million investment is expected to generate 80 jobs over three years at Schupan & Sons.

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On the Ground Battle Creek coverage to launch on Oct. 18

Coverage of Battle Creek's neighborhoods begins today, Oct. 18,  as part of the On the Ground Battle Creek initiative. 

Public Skool: Opening a door to hip hop and inclusion

Yes, "be the change" has evolved from inspiration to cliche. And then you find someone who is doing it. In this case for the love of hip hop and R&B.

Bronson to build new hospital and medical offices in South Haven

An aging hospital and medical office buildings are on the way out and a new hospital and medical offices in a health village setting are on their way in South Haven. 

KVCC Food Innovation Center awarded significant USDA grant

New funding will expand the ability of the food hub at KVCC to help make stronger connections between farms and institutions serving food. 

Pfizer job fair set for Sept. 24 at the Radisson in downtown Kalamazoo

Pfizer is ready to hire for its manufacturing plant in Portage as corporation gears up for major expansion. 

From abandoned lots to Eastside Gateway: Eleven parcels rebuilt to renew neighborhood

Neighbors come together to develop vision to turn abandoned and underused property into welcoming gateway.

Communities to be asked to tell their vision for Twin Cities Harbor

Come tell your ideas about the waterfront activities that will help Twin Cities Harbor improve your community.

For families working through recovery, Mothers of Hope offers care, compassion, and information

Sobriety is the best hope that women with substance abuse disorder can receive and Mothers of Hope offers that hope. 

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