Entrepreneurship

The Foundry announces first tenant for $10 million redevelopment project

The first tenant is also the construction firm for The Foundry, a redevelopment project at 600 E. Michigan Ave. undertaken by Treystar.   

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Journey to opening new distillery goes over unfamiliar territory

Green Door Distillery gets back to the roots of making spirits and gets ready for opening in 2016.

Rising Dough: Brazilian bread start-up aims to double sales after graduating Can-Do Kitchen

Four years turned out to be just the right baking time for Brazilian Oven LLC.   

Kellogg Company establishes venture capital fund assist entrepreneurs in emerging businesses

Kellogg Company recently announced it is launching eighteen94 capital (1894) with the intent of investing in start-up food businesses that the company perceives are on the cutting edge of ideas and trends.

Store dedicated to water paddle sports opens in Benton Harbor

A new store in Benton Harbor is all about those who want to get out on the water in a kayak, stand-up paddleboards, or canoe. Third Coast Paddling recently opened at 241 E. Main Street in the Benton Harbor Arts District.

Fare Games offers incentives for food business to locate in Washington Square

Free marketing, legal services, interior design and reduced rent are all part of a package designed to entice a business built around food to Washington Square. Competition for the space is called Fare Games.

The Can-Do Kitchen sets up business in a new location

The Can-Do Kitchen helps food businesses go from idea to reality. Now it's got more room to do that.

Welcome Home: Interior designer transforms auto parts store into showroom, studio space

A former auto parts store in St. Joseph has taken on a new life as an architectural and interior design center, complete with a showroom. 

Magical Memories opens doors in new location

"We don't just decorate, we transform." That's the motto for the events planning business the recently celebrated a grand opening in its new location in Orchards Mall in Benton Harbor.

Watermark Brewing Co. gets approval to help it move forward

Watermark Brewing Co. plans to brew and serve craft beers, including IPAs, sour barrel-aged beers, Belgian-style brew, and others. Its initial investment for the business is $530,000 and will create 15 jobs.   

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