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Battle Creek Food Reimagined focuses on food companies ready to accelerate their growth by helping them remove barriers to regional or national distribution of their products.
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.
KatchaSteak, a popular Philadelphia-style cheesesteak pop-up in Kalamazoo, is opening its first permanent location on Portage Street, bringing authentic cheesesteaks, hoagies and other Philly favorites to Southwest Michigan.
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.
Michigan’s award-winning Munchie Man Food Truck expanded into a year-round business with state support, a second truck, and growing demand from Holtec Palisades workers and Southwest Michigan events.
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.
After overcoming a life-threatening illness, Battle Creek entrepreneur Nicole Hart launched New Eden Microgreens with support from local business organizations, bringing fresh, health-focused products to stores and restaurants across Southwest Michigan.
A new six-week Storefront Growth Lab in downtown Kalamazoo will help Southwest Michigan retail, restaurant, and service business owners improve profits, marketing, operations, and long-term growth through hands-on coaching and peer collaboration.
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.
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.
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