Entrepreneurship

Recovery for one Battle Creek business takes root

The easing of some stay at home restrictions for some businesses came just in time for Plumeria Botanical Boutique in Battle Creek.

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The Blog: Applying the glue of life

A professional tells us good communication needs to start long before a crisis hits and continue long after.

The Blog: Holding on to a this too shall pass state of mind

Restaurateur Peecoon Allen of Battle Creek encourages us to be our own temples where good things live inside our hearts, in today's blog.   

How rough has shutdown been on small businesses? Insights from a dentist, barber, and car salesman

A look at how three small businesses in the Kalmaazoo area are faring during the shut down precipitated by the spread of COVID-19.

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The Blog: A new feature this week with words by Judy Sarkozy
Battle Creek Unlimited loans will help small businesses during virus related economic emergency

Battle Creek Unlimited has set up a fund for low-interest rate loans to help small businesses survive as customers are asked to stay in their homes as COVID-19 spreads. 

Spanish language newspaper gives voice to Latinx in Battle Creek and across Southwest Michigan

New/Nueva Opinion has changed how people see Latinx people in Battle Creek and Kalamazoo.

New authentic Mexican restaurant coming to Kalamazoo’s Edison Neighborhood

New Mexican restaurant gets ready to move into space in Kalamazoo's Edison neighborhood after Jersey Giants moves on. 

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Experienced, long time businesses and those getting started all call Edison home

Kalamazoo’s largest community keeps plugging away.

It’s 80 years and counting for George’s Appliance Co. in Kalamazoo’s Edison Neighborhood

The independently-owned George’s Appliance Co. on the southern edge of the Edison Neighborhood in Kalamazoo says business has never been bad.

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