Berrien businesses expect to add employees in 2012
In Berrien County, the majority of 43 decision makers in local businesses say that the state of the economy would get a “B” if it were being rated in report […]
Winter is no time for hibernation for CSA farmers
The ground may be resting, but the farmers are not. Zinta Aistars talks with two local CSA farmers about the planning that goes into the planting that leads to the harvest.
Looking forward, looking back
This week we look ahead to the coming year with two farmers in Shelbyville. But we also take time to look back at some of our favorite stories of the past year. Read on.
Business boils for Bell’s, expansion is the result
The popularity of craft beer in Michigan and beyond has been all good news for Larry Bell. Jane Parikh talks to the Bell's Beer owner about his plans to keep up with demand through expansion.
MacUpdate grows from downtown Kalamazoo
The two words "world headquarters" once evoked the image of tall buildings and hundreds of employees. From his loft apartment in downtown Kalamazoo, Joel Mueller is part of a group that is redefining the ways companies work. He talks to Jane Parikh about the early beginnings and what's coming in the future for MacUpdate.
Bringing the best of the Middle East to the Midwest
With three businesses and more on the way, the Mandwee brothers are sharing their culture with Kalamazoo. Writer Zinta Aistars talks with Habib Mandwee about making a home in the United States and sharing some of home with others.
