Entrepreneurship

Coverage of those starting up businesses and community resources to help them thrive.

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.

Latest in Entrepreneurship
Maid in Battle Creek expands into (Maid in) Kalamazoo

Maid in Battle Creek has expanded into Kalamazoo, growing from a local startup into a two-city cleaning company with a team of employees, commercial and residential clients, and a continued focus on personalized service.

A new idea for the healthcare industry wins $100K at Cultivate 269 student pitch contest

A Western Michigan University graduate student won $100,000 in a Kalamazoo pitch competition for his AI-powered medical language platform, highlighting the region’s growing support for student entrepreneurs and high-impact startups.

Our Sponsors

Gilmore Foundation

Our Media Partners

Battle Creek Community Foundation
Enna Foundation
BINDA Foundation
Southwest Journalism Media Collaborative
Southwest Michigan First
Milestone Senior Services
Consumers Energy

We want to know what's on your mind.

Close the CTA

Don't miss out!

Everything Southwest Michigan, in your inbox every week.

Close the CTA

Already a subscriber? Enter your email to hide this popup in the future.