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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

From one room to endless possibilities: Kalamazoo’s new Ecumenical Senior Center is taking shape

A new, expanded Ecumenical Senior Center is set to open next spring, providing more space, services, and opportunities for older adults while helping drive the ongoing revitalization of Kalamazoo's Northside.

Gluten-free Kalamazoo Cookie Company finds sweet success

After years of baking from home, Tyler Dilworth has opened the first storefront for Kalamazoo Cookie Co., building a growing business around fresh-baked, gluten-free cookies.

Vicksburg’s revitalized downtown drives growth, community spirit, and local spending — with incentives

Vicksburg has revitalized its historic downtown and introduced a bonus-incentivized community spending card to boost local business amid changing retail trends.

Historic Clark Building reopens as Buchanan’s largest event venue

The Loading Dock, a newly restored event venue inside Buchanan's historic former Clark Equipment headquarters, will celebrate its grand opening July 25, bringing concerts, weddings, community events, and new energy to downtown.

As demand rises, Milestone expands support for older adults with mental health needs

From assistance with finding housing and food to accessing treatment and employment services, Milestone Senior Services helps older adults overcome barriers created by mental illness.

Catching Tsunami Lab’s first wave: A diverse cohort prepares to keep local businesses thriving

The inaugural cohort of Kalamazoo Forward Ventures’ Tsunami Lab brings together 13 aspiring business owners from more than 100 applicants to learn how to acquire and lead existing small businesses, addressing the growing need for succession planning as Baby Boomer owners retire.

PitchMI offers Michigan startups a shot at $1.25 Million

Recognizing that lack of capital is a leading cause of startup failure, Michigan's PitchMI competition offers young companies a chance to secure up to $1.25 million in funding while showcasing the state's growing innovation ecosystem.

South Haven welcomes lifeguards, making trips to Michigan’s top beach safer

South Haven’s South Beach, recently named Michigan’s best beach, is offering visitors a safer summer with lifeguards back on duty for the first time in 25 years.

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.

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