Battle Creek couple season for success at Stewie’s Cajun Foods
Rooted in Louisiana tradition, Aubrey and Candyce Stewart have transformed authentic Cajun flavors into a growing Battle Creek business.
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Small batches, big ambitions — how a Kalamazoo company became a go-to for beverage startups nationwide
From cold brew to dog water, Kalamazoo's Good Trade Depot, a small batch canning company, is redefining contract manufacturing.
A 70-unit senior living project is on track to open in 2026 in Kalamazoo’s Northside Neighborhood
The Legacy Senior Living complex is expected by its proponents to hasten the transformation of the Northside.
Family’s culinary vision takes flight with newest Latin American eatery at Kellogg Field
San Francisco Latin American Cuisine, a high-end eatery featuring bold flavors from across Latin America, has taken flight inside the Battle Creek Executive Airport, bringing a major-city dining experience to Kellogg Field.
La Loma Supermercado brings authentic flavors — and cultural pride — to Battle Creek
La Loma Supermercado, a new $3 million Mexican and Latin American grocery and taqueria in Battle Creek, is bringing authentic flavors, cultural connection, and community vibrancy to the region.
La Loma Supermercado trae sabores auténticos — y orgullo cultural — a Battle Creek
La Loma Supermercado, un nuevo supermercado y taquería de $3 millones en Battle Creek, está trayendo sabores auténticos, conexión cultural y mayor vitalidad comunitaria a la región.
Curtain rises again: New owners aim to revive Kalamazoo’s State Theatre for second act
A Texas Corners couple has purchased Kalamazoo’s historic State Theatre and plans a multimillion-dollar restoration to bring the 1927 landmark back to life for its 100th anniversary.
Micro home community is a big project in a small corner of Kalamazoo
Jeremy Cole has acquired 2 acres of undeveloped land adjacent to 132 W. Cork St. with plans to build a "micro" home community for homebuyers of modest means.
A new housing development in Portage hopes to create long-term affordable housing
Stanwood Crossings is a new community where the homes are for sale — but the land is owned by the Portage Community Land Trust.
New platform to share ‘Common Ground’ from community ideas and solutions
Issue Media Group, a multilocal network of solutions-based, issues-focused digital publications, has launched a new national platform for increasing the reach and impact of its journalism.
Small batches, big ambitions — how a Kalamazoo company became a go-to for beverage startups nationwide
From cold brew to dog water, Kalamazoo's Good Trade Depot, a small batch canning company, is redefining contract manufacturing.
A 70-unit senior living project is on track to open in 2026 in Kalamazoo’s Northside Neighborhood
The Legacy Senior Living complex is expected by its proponents to hasten the transformation of the Northside.
Family’s culinary vision takes flight with newest Latin American eatery at Kellogg Field
San Francisco Latin American Cuisine, a high-end eatery featuring bold flavors from across Latin America, has taken flight inside the Battle Creek Executive Airport, bringing a major-city dining experience to Kellogg Field.
La Loma Supermercado brings authentic flavors — and cultural pride — to Battle Creek
La Loma Supermercado, a new $3 million Mexican and Latin American grocery and taqueria in Battle Creek, is bringing authentic flavors, cultural connection, and community vibrancy to the region.
La Loma Supermercado trae sabores auténticos — y orgullo cultural — a Battle Creek
La Loma Supermercado, un nuevo supermercado y taquería de $3 millones en Battle Creek, está trayendo sabores auténticos, conexión cultural y mayor vitalidad comunitaria a la región.
Curtain rises again: New owners aim to revive Kalamazoo’s State Theatre for second act
A Texas Corners couple has purchased Kalamazoo’s historic State Theatre and plans a multimillion-dollar restoration to bring the 1927 landmark back to life for its 100th anniversary.
Micro home community is a big project in a small corner of Kalamazoo
Jeremy Cole has acquired 2 acres of undeveloped land adjacent to 132 W. Cork St. with plans to build a "micro" home community for homebuyers of modest means.
A new housing development in Portage hopes to create long-term affordable housing
Stanwood Crossings is a new community where the homes are for sale — but the land is owned by the Portage Community Land Trust.
New platform to share ‘Common Ground’ from community ideas and solutions
Issue Media Group, a multilocal network of solutions-based, issues-focused digital publications, has launched a new national platform for increasing the reach and impact of its journalism.
