Entrepreneurship Archives – Page 13 of 86

Well-traveled artist and inventor calls Kalamazoo’s Stuart Neighborhood home — once again

By Al Jones

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February 18, 2021

Stuart neighborhood resident Colleen Woolpert's artistic interest has always been tied to understanding the differences in how people perceive things. And the manner of artistic expression -- TwinScope Viewer, a hand-held device that she invented is used to see stereograph images in public exhibits at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., and beyond.

Young couple is putting energy into historic home renovations in the Stuart Neighborhood

By Al Jones

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February 9, 2021

In the Stuart Neighborhood, there are lots of houses that were built in the 1870s when the neighborhood was growing as an attractive community for businessmen and professionals. David and Emma Engerer are a young couple renovating them and renting them out.

Battle Creek caterer sees business coming back but plans to hold on to her side gig for now

By Jane Simons

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February 8, 2021

The pandemic has hit entrepreneurs across the board, closing some 3.3 million small businesses at least temporarily, and the sidelining of 440,000 African Americans was especially severe. Catering business Taste-A-Licious has come through so far but there is a long way to go.

Southwest Michigan Second Wave’s top stories of 2020

By Kathy Jennings

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January 6, 2021

Second Wave reporters, correspondents, and photographers were as busy as they could be during 2020. We're grateful that you read and shared Second Wave stories (readership is up nearly 35 percent when compared to the previous year). We hope you will let us know what you want to read about in 2021.

The spirit of birds inspires line of cards and new business for Battle Creek artist and entrepreneur

By Jane Simons

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December 3, 2020

What started as a way to lift her spirits through art is turning into a business for Battle Creek's Laura Otte. She calls it The Orignal Tweet.

Sean Hollins and Sonya Bernard-Hollins recognized for contributions to Kalamazoo and arts community

By Mark Wedel

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November 19, 2020

Couple helps authors bring their stories to life through words and art. And she helps girls see the possibilities in the world.

Serious Dog finds permanent Battle Creek home for specialty hot dog biz that has been on wheels

By Jane Simons

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November 9, 2020

Business in the specialty hot dog business has been good enough for the Woodin brothers to seek out a permanent location. They have found one.

Food of the Vine: You’ve got to be hip to eat at Hoodies

By Caroline Bissonnette

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November 2, 2020

You have to know someone who knows Sherri to find out how to locate Hoodies. Or read this story.

Building with lots of flexibility goes up to draw industrial, manufacturing tenants to Battle Creek

By Jane Simons

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October 29, 2020

Battle Creek's location between Detroit and Chicago, its Foreign-Trade Zone, three rail providers, and 25 international companies are all reasons developers believe a new spec building will draw tenants.

The Milwood U-Pick Garden: One woman’s way to engage neighbors and spread the creative spirit

By Al Jones

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October 26, 2020

During its first season, the Milwood U-Pick Herb Garden offered neighbors a variety of herbs growing in the wide curb lawn.

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