Entrepreneurship

OptiMed opens new national headquarters in Oshtemo

OptiMed opens in Oshtemo Township with room to grow.

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Stonegate Manor wants to be new favorite wedding destination spot

Country estate in Benton Harbor restored to former glory now to be wedding and special event venue.

Kazoo Audio relocates to Centre Avenue shopping center

Greenspire Shoppes now at capacity with the addition of Kazoo Audio.

Food entrepreneurs get bootcamp boost: Local startups learn fundamentals to expand fresh food access

Food entrepreneurs learn how to do business better in bootcamp just for them. 

From elementary schoolers to adults, Generation E inspires entrepreneurs

Sometimes kids can inspire their parents. That's what happened when the Diamante household found its entrepreneurial spirit thanks to Generation E Institute. 

Love for old buildings turns corner of West Michigan and the mall into residential, retail space

"I love these old buildings. I love keeping them alive." That's why Tom Huff redevelops downtown Kalamazoo. 

Generation E Institute plans second annual Startup Fest

Startup Fest returns to Battle Creek and all kinds of entrepreneurs are invited to participate. Experienced business people are needed too.

New Age Store opens in Berrien County

Artes and Craft opens in Hartford, offering new place to find New Age and Earth-based spirituality items.

Season Press brings Black history to life

These Kalamazoo publishers are creating books that tell the Black history you've never heard before.

Vehicle lighting manufacturer expands in Comstock Township

TecNiq plans to create 120 jobs in Comstock Township as it grows into a new 100,000-square-foot-building. 

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