Coverage of those starting up businesses and community resources to help them thrive.
Local businesses like Spirit of Kalamazoo are the backbone of the community. Beyond providing goods and services, they create spaces that foster connection and a sense of belonging.
Los negocios locales como Spirit of Kalamazoo son la columna vertebral de la comunidad. Más allá de ofrecer productos y servicios, crean espacios que fomentan la conexión y el sentido de pertenencia.
Bonnie Gabriel and the Michigan SBDC help West Michigan’s small businesses navigate economic uncertainty, grow sustainably, and strengthen the communities they serve.
Why face-to-face networking opportunities are even more important for small businesses and entrepreneurs.
Shibam Coffee is bringing the distinctive flavors and centuries-old traditions of Yemeni coffee to Kalamazoo while creating a welcoming, late-night gathering place for students and the wider community.
A Kalamazoo startup's AI-powered platform delivers instant test feedback, helping teachers save time and personalize learning.
78 Calhoun Street has become a launching pad for Battle Creek food entrepreneurs, providing an affordable space where startup restaurants can grow before moving on to larger, permanent locations.
Karen Smoots of Portage turned a household problem into The EcoDryer, a Michigan-made invention now helping keep students' winter gear dry in schools.
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.
After years of declining membership and organizational change, the Southwest Michigan First Chamber is rebuilding its influence by expanding business connections, fostering inclusion, and helping strengthen Kalamazoo's small business community.
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