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Daniel Kastner, owner of The Reality Factory, 1977 Mopeds and Indigan

The Reality Factory: Where working together helps dreams come true

The Reality Factory, where bat-man skills are helpful and business dreams are coming true.

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Cary Goldman
Cary Goldman becomes national sales director at Easy on Hold
4 local spirit makers distill what’s new in their businesses

Nationwide, the number of small distilleries grew from 92 in 2010 to more than 700 in 2014. That kind of growth is starting to be seen regionally as well. Jeremy Martin has an update on what’s the latest with local spirit makers and those who plan to distill their first batch soon.

People’s Food Co-op continues to transform the local food scene

Local food is a big deal in Kalamazoo. People's Food Co-op helped make it that way. The co-op celebrates 45 years in business this year.

Paw Paw redevelopment brings together craft beer, trails, recreation area

The Village of Paw Paw bought some neglected land where businesses had moved out. With some work, trails and a recreation area could propel new business there. It's already attracted an expanded Paw Paw Brewing Co.

Remembering 30 years of growing Bell’s to the brewery it is today

Bell's is planning a 30th-anniversary party to top all parties. With at least 90 different brewers invited, beer lovers will have a chance to taste brews that may have never before come their way. Before the kegs are tapped, we have a look back at Bell's early days and a look at what lies ahead.

Dave Felicijan
Mno-Bmadsen appoints Dave Felicijan as president of Accu-Mold
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Two local businesses relocate to bigger spaces
Tattoos by Yelena Kleshchik
Women break down the barriers in the world of ink

The tattoo industry brings in revenues of at least $2.3 billion each year. An estimated 23 percent of women have tattoos. And some of them are seeking out female tattoo artists.

St. Joseph gets new winery on State Street

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