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As crisis escalates, Battle Creek is changing the narrative around child care
The need for social distancing has reduced the number of children that childcare providers can take care of. Meanwhile, low pay has cut the number of those willing to work in child care in a tight labor market. Battle Creek organizations hope to become part of a pilot program that could help keep childcare affordable.
Developers of new $18M Kalamazoo project say it takes many partners to build more affordable housing
To increase the amount of affordable housing in Kalamazoo County will take the work of many, including philanthropic organizations and individuals who can partner with private developers as they did in the Harrison Circle Apartments at North Harrison and East Ransom streets in the River’s Edge District, the developers of that project say.
Kalamazoo family reclaims a blighted corner to open a business that makes your mouth water
An underused piece of property is now the home of Bone Yard Café Bar-B-Que & Specialty Dogs where Ricky and Yvonne Thrash and their family sell barbecue spare ribs, rib tips, French fries, specialty hot dogs, and side dishes.
Citizen journalist Kevin Live of Battle Creek has been capturing big stories with his cellphone
Tipsters and viewers let Battle Creek's Kevin Live know where he should point his camera next.
Dozens of micro-businesses receive major support in Kalamazoo grant program
A boxing academy, a guitar shop, a visual artist, a lawn care/landscaping service, a coffee shop, a chiropractor, and a carpentry shop were among the 90 small businesses in 16 Kalamazoo neighborhoods to receive shares of $450,000 made available in the second annual Kalamazoo Micro-Enterprise Grant program.
Battle Creek restaurants adopt Ghost Kitchen concept as pandemic inspires new ways of doing business
A restaurant concept that started before the pandemic has taken off as restaurateurs look for new ways to provide safe and convenient service to customers. Here are two Battle Creek chefs that are finding success with ghost kitchens.
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Walsh’s Online MBA Retains Tier One Ranking for Third Year
For the third consecutive year, Walsh’s online MBA program has been ranked a Tier One Global Online MBA by CEO Magazine. Walsh earned the highest ranking of three Michigan schools on the list.
Ninety small businesses will land $5,000 in second Kalamazoo Micro-Enterprise Grants program
DeMargeo White was one of 100 who received a Kalamazoo Micro-Enterprise Grant last year and it helped his business move from a part-time gig to a full-time enterprise. This year another 90 businesses will have the opportunity for the same type of cash infusion for their work.
Creating a space in Kalamazoo where all runners feel comfortable running in public
A big part of the motivation behind Run This Town is the need to make all runners in Kalamazoo feel comfortable running in public, organizers say.
As crisis escalates, Battle Creek is changing the narrative around child care
The need for social distancing has reduced the number of children that childcare providers can take care of. Meanwhile, low pay has cut the number of those willing to work in child care in a tight labor market. Battle Creek organizations hope to become part of a pilot program that could help keep childcare affordable.
Developers of new $18M Kalamazoo project say it takes many partners to build more affordable housing
To increase the amount of affordable housing in Kalamazoo County will take the work of many, including philanthropic organizations and individuals who can partner with private developers as they did in the Harrison Circle Apartments at North Harrison and East Ransom streets in the River’s Edge District, the developers of that project say.
Kalamazoo family reclaims a blighted corner to open a business that makes your mouth water
An underused piece of property is now the home of Bone Yard Café Bar-B-Que & Specialty Dogs where Ricky and Yvonne Thrash and their family sell barbecue spare ribs, rib tips, French fries, specialty hot dogs, and side dishes.
Citizen journalist Kevin Live of Battle Creek has been capturing big stories with his cellphone
Tipsters and viewers let Battle Creek's Kevin Live know where he should point his camera next.
Dozens of micro-businesses receive major support in Kalamazoo grant program
A boxing academy, a guitar shop, a visual artist, a lawn care/landscaping service, a coffee shop, a chiropractor, and a carpentry shop were among the 90 small businesses in 16 Kalamazoo neighborhoods to receive shares of $450,000 made available in the second annual Kalamazoo Micro-Enterprise Grant program.
Battle Creek restaurants adopt Ghost Kitchen concept as pandemic inspires new ways of doing business
A restaurant concept that started before the pandemic has taken off as restaurateurs look for new ways to provide safe and convenient service to customers. Here are two Battle Creek chefs that are finding success with ghost kitchens.
Partner Partner Content Walsh’s Online MBA Retains Tier One Ranking for Third Year
For the third consecutive year, Walsh’s online MBA program has been ranked a Tier One Global Online MBA by CEO Magazine. Walsh earned the highest ranking of three Michigan schools on the list.
Ninety small businesses will land $5,000 in second Kalamazoo Micro-Enterprise Grants program
DeMargeo White was one of 100 who received a Kalamazoo Micro-Enterprise Grant last year and it helped his business move from a part-time gig to a full-time enterprise. This year another 90 businesses will have the opportunity for the same type of cash infusion for their work.
Creating a space in Kalamazoo where all runners feel comfortable running in public
A big part of the motivation behind Run This Town is the need to make all runners in Kalamazoo feel comfortable running in public, organizers say.
