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Mike Wenninger

Mike Wenninger

Mike Wenninger had a long newspaper career capped by being the
owner/editor of the weekly paper in a small town for 16 years.

Mike Wenninger's Latest Articles

Kalamazoo and Calhoun County seniors helped to age-in-place through Milestone’s home-repair program

Milestone Senior Services helped an Oshtemo senior replace a failed furnace and rebuild an unsafe ramp at no cost through grant-funded home repair and accessibility programs serving Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties.

Southwest Michigan travelers are skipping airport parking thanks to this startup

South Haven entrepreneur Max Gleiss is growing Max Transportation into a trusted Southwest Michigan travel service, offering stress-free airport rides, tours, and event transportation while earning support from the South Haven Regional Business Hub.

Brick-and-mortar businesses get boost with new Kalamazoo training program

A new six-week Storefront Growth Lab in downtown Kalamazoo will help Southwest Michigan retail, restaurant, and service business owners improve profits, marketing, operations, and long-term growth through hands-on coaching and peer collaboration.

The Hub behind Southwest Michigan’s next wave of entrepreneurs

Applications are open for the South Haven Regional Business Hub’s 2026 Growth Series, a free 26-week program offering Southwest Michigan small-business owners mentoring, training, and resources to scale and improve long-term success.

Kalamazoo nonprofit ElderUP helps seniors stay active and connected through free community programs

Kalamazoo nonprofit ElderUP is helping adults 60+ stay independent and socially connected through free, accessible programs that promote fitness, creativity, and community engagement.

Vintage clothing finds new life in Constantine’s historic heart

A new shop devoted to vintage clothing has opened in downtown Constantine, where owner Stacy Synstelien is turning decades of collecting and retail therapy into a small-town business rooted in history.

Kalamazoo Women2Women builds connections, fuels growth for local businesswomen

Kalamazoo Women2Women, a growing local network founded in 2016, is fostering mentorship, collaboration, and business growth by connecting professional women across industries in a supportive, no-dues environment.

Plunge, sweat, connect: House of Plunge brings contrast therapy to Benton Harbor

House of Plunge in Benton Harbor’s Arts District combines cold plunges, saunas, and recovery therapies as a one-stop shop for “feeling darn good.”

March for Meals Month celebrates 63 Years of delivering more than food in Southwest Michigan

During March for Meals Month, Milestone Senior Services is hosting a baking-themed fundraiser while highlighting how its volunteer-driven Meals on Wheels program delivers nutritious meals and vital wellness checks to hundreds of senior residents each day.

Four griddles and a dream: Full of Crepe finds its sweet spot in St. Joe

A family-owned creperie, Full of Crepe, has brought sweet and savory crepes — and a touch of Italian espresso — to downtown St. Joseph, quickly becoming a local favorite.

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