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B.C. Enquirer: W.K. Kellogg Grant goes to Salvation Army

A grant of $150,000 will go to the Salvation Army of Battle Creek for its “Healthy Kids Build Strong Families” initiative, a two-year program to reach out to and assist […]

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Kalamazoo gets up off the couch and gets moving

"Running a marathon," Blain Lam says with a laugh, "I personally wouldn’t recommend it." The joke is that the comment comes from a man who has run five in his lifetime and is organizing Kalamazoo’s second marathon. Perhaps only those who have braved the rigorous physical and mental challenges of a marathon could truly appreciate a comment like Lam’s and appreciate how deeply he truly cares about a healthier Kalamazoo.

Second Wave Super Star: The Sugar Bear

This is the first in an occasional series: Second Wave Super Stars. Our first Super Star is The Sugar Bear, which re-opened with a bang – thanks to Facebook. Super Stars are businesses that when compared to others are growing faster, adding more staff and expanding their space to keep up. They also have a story to tell about how they got there. Kelle Barr takes us inside the renovations at The Sugar Bear in Paw Paw.

Kalamazoo Gazette: Eaton Corp. gives $15,000 grant to KC Ready 4s
MLive: Southwest Michigan represented on trade trip

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