Entrepreneurship

VIDEO: Pennies from Heaven breaks down employment barriers

How are rural foundations across the state approaching economic development? We’re sharing success stories right here in Michigan, with a look at how can the philanthropic sector break down barriers that make it challenging for employees to be successful in the workforce? Find out what Pennies from Heaven Foundation did to help.

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How a merger between Forward Cities and CEOs for Cities will aim to drive inclusive economic growth

Wealth inequality in America across racial lines is growing, particularly in cities. Here's how one organization proposes to tackle it.

What do you do with a big, old church? First Baptist gets creative

Each year thousands of churches have to decide what to do with a building they can no longer fill. First Baptist is working on that.

Sweetwater Donut Mill gets into the franchise business with Plainwell shop

Sweetwater's Donut Mill answers continued requests to allow franchising. 

Kalamazoo real estate investor to show America how he takes houses from ‘Gritty to Pretty’

Man who loves "nasty houses" gets to show America exactly why with TV pilot. 

Dough Chicks making dough after decade of baking

A look at a mother and daughter startup that goes beyond baked goods to be boon for the 34-year-old daughter who has autism and has come into her own with a dream career.

An alternative internet service provider can be seen on the rooftops of the Douglas neighborhood

At a time when the FCC has gutted net neutrality regulations, one local businessman is providing his neighbors with an alternative to the big internet service providers. 

Final Design moves to storefront in St. Joseph

New design showroom opens on Lakeshore Drive in St. Joseph.

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Makers have a space of their own where they can build and create

If you can't fit the table saw you want to use in your apartment you might need to join the maker space. 

Two entrepreneurs start new fitness based partnership in downtown Kalamazoo

Two fitness studios will share a space in downtown Kalamazoo.

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