Hinman helps keep the momentum up in Battle Creek

From Capital Avenue to downtown Battle Creek, The Hinman Company's long term experience as developers keeps business moving. Jane Parikh reports on the latest projects of the company with a footprint across the region.

Farmers age, demand for local food up: Do we have a problem?

Why wait for a crisis in getting food to those who need it if something to avert that outcome can be done? A group of citizens recently traveled to the Michigan Good Food Summit in Michigan's capital to learn about what's ahead. Donna McClurkan was among them and has this report.

Learning Network asks community to get involved

There are some goals that are so big that it takes a whole community to achieve them. The Learning Network is designed to bring the community together to get children ready for school,  the work world and beyond. Kathy Jennings reports on what's next for group.

Paw Paw seeks developer for long vacant former retail property
Retail and cafe project work on Main Street to begin in July in Benton Harbor
Financial services business finds new ways to grow
Honor Credit Union celebrates opening of new Benton Harbor branch
Credit union branch to open on Kalamazoo’s west side
Funds go to assist research in fight against multiple system atrophy
A chance to see where farm food comes from

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