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There are 30 different community groups that lease space or offer events at First Congregational Church in Battle Creek.
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Religion and fish come together in legacy of Lil Fish Dock, an Eastside staple
Hassan Mateen's business grew from a fundraiser for his mosque. Lil Fish Dock has been a local favorite since those early days in the '70s.
Burger Bros, an ‘old world burger’ joint, gets warm reception on the Eastside
There's a new dining option on Kalamazoo's Eastside. They call it Burger Bros.
AfroFest brings ‘family reunion vibe’ to Black history month community celebration
A new celebration of African Culture wants to become an ongoing event for Kalamazoo. The community says it's all about AfroFest.
Southwest Michigan’s Second Wave and Issue Media Group join Michigan Press Association
Membership by the parent company of Southwest Michigan’s Second Wave will more than double the number of online-only news organizations accepted into the 150-year-old organization.
Sometimes businesses need a little capital to move ahead. Small Business Action Team can help
Massage Green SPA works out the kinks in computer network with small business loan from Community Loan and Grant Fund.
Kalamazoo’s Eastside Neighborhood Association showing neighbors a way to save
Show Me the Money, a statewide program that helps provide free tax preparation services and more to lower-income families through neighborhood outreach will be offered in the Eastside Neighborhood soon.
Michigan hoophouse program benefits farmers, families, and markets
Low-tech by design, the simple hoophouse helps extend the farmer’s growing season. Learn how one Michigan program supports hoophouse farms so growers can stock markets, schools, and institutions with farm-fresh food year round.
Edison Neighborhood looks forward to The Creamery with its mix of residential and business spaces
Redevelopment of former industrial site expected to reinvigorate a section of Kalamazoo’s largest neighborhood, Edison.
‘Archeologist of Style’: On the Ground Eastside photographer Eric Hennig digs the ‘old and arcane’
This is the story of how an Etsy shop morphed into a fulltime photography business complete with a mastery of tintypes.
Religion and fish come together in legacy of Lil Fish Dock, an Eastside staple
Hassan Mateen's business grew from a fundraiser for his mosque. Lil Fish Dock has been a local favorite since those early days in the '70s.
Burger Bros, an ‘old world burger’ joint, gets warm reception on the Eastside
There's a new dining option on Kalamazoo's Eastside. They call it Burger Bros.
AfroFest brings ‘family reunion vibe’ to Black history month community celebration
A new celebration of African Culture wants to become an ongoing event for Kalamazoo. The community says it's all about AfroFest.
Southwest Michigan’s Second Wave and Issue Media Group join Michigan Press Association
Membership by the parent company of Southwest Michigan’s Second Wave will more than double the number of online-only news organizations accepted into the 150-year-old organization.
Sometimes businesses need a little capital to move ahead. Small Business Action Team can help
Massage Green SPA works out the kinks in computer network with small business loan from Community Loan and Grant Fund.
Kalamazoo’s Eastside Neighborhood Association showing neighbors a way to save
Show Me the Money, a statewide program that helps provide free tax preparation services and more to lower-income families through neighborhood outreach will be offered in the Eastside Neighborhood soon.
Michigan hoophouse program benefits farmers, families, and markets
Low-tech by design, the simple hoophouse helps extend the farmer’s growing season. Learn how one Michigan program supports hoophouse farms so growers can stock markets, schools, and institutions with farm-fresh food year round.
Edison Neighborhood looks forward to The Creamery with its mix of residential and business spaces
Redevelopment of former industrial site expected to reinvigorate a section of Kalamazoo’s largest neighborhood, Edison.
‘Archeologist of Style’: On the Ground Eastside photographer Eric Hennig digs the ‘old and arcane’
This is the story of how an Etsy shop morphed into a fulltime photography business complete with a mastery of tintypes.
