Economic Development

Coverage of projects, big and small, and the people who create them, which promote the economic health of a community, including manufacturing, retail, office, and hospitality developments.

Community composting trial in Vine leads the way for Kalamazoo’s neighborhoods

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that food waste in the U.S. is the largest stream of municipal waste-to-landfill, accounting for about 22 percent of what is dumped. A trial program in the Vine Neighborhood could be doing something to address that.

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Introducing Caroline Bissonnette, On the Ground Community Correspondent from Milwood

Meet Caroline Bissonnette from the 2020 class of On the Ground Community Correspondents.

Introducing Katie Platte, On the Ground Community Correspondent from Vine

Meet Community Correspondent Katie Platte from the 2020 class of On the Ground Community Correspondents.

With 18 COVID-19 deaths in Calhoun County in two weeks, officials warn of ‘unprecedented spread’

Eric Pessell, Health Officer with Calhoun County’s Health Department says this surge of cases is the highest they have seen. "The current number of hospitalizations is the highest yet," he says. "We need to figure out a way to head it back down."

For the developer at the Mill at Vicksburg, sustainability is key

“Bringing the mill property back to life is not just about creating a special place, it’s about creating a safe environment, both inside and outside the building,” says Developer Chris Moore.

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Battle Creek Community Foundation launches initiative to help nonprofits continue their work

The Battle Creek Community Foundation has a COVID-19 strategy that will increase the flexibility and responsiveness of BCCF and provide two additional opportunities for funding.

Two new tenants bring Midlink Business Park in Comstock Township to full occupancy

Since it’s been open for business, Midlink Business Park in Comstock Township has completed in excess of three million square feet of short- and long-term leases.

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Fresh Conversations program helps Detroit seniors change dietary and fitness habits for the better

The Methodist Children's Home Society runs Fresh Conversations program sessions at community centers and other sites in Detroit, with the goal of helping seniors change their diet and fitness routines to curtail chronic diseases and promote healthy aging. 

Kalamazoo Public School students without internet can borrow one of 1,000 wireless hotspots

Kalamazoo Public School students without internet service at home are likely to fall behind in their school work. Now they can borrow an internet hot spot.

Program aims to get adult foster care home residents in Copper Country moving more and eating better

Residents have learned many healthy lessons through a program that offers nutrition and physical activity education and encouragement tailored to the needs of clients with cognitive impairments. 

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