Entrepreneurship

Next Startup Weekend will be part of Global Battle

Local entrepreneurs and those excited about startups will come together for the fourth Startup Weekend Kalamazoo. This time it’s part of a larger event–the Global Startup Battle. As part of […]

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A horse trainer with a healing touch

Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field Therapy sends a healing pulse through an area of the body experiencing pain. The results are something that keeps bringing people back to Erin McElmurry. Zinta Aistars has the story on the owner of Every Stride Dressage. 

Food Dance
Food Dance revamps its market to offer humanely raised meats and more
Superstar Sitters helps sitters and parents find one another
TGap’s Jack Ahrens is first guest at Startup Grind
Innovation Center invites the world to online expo

Scientists are busy people, many of whom don't have time to travel. So the Southwest Michigan Innovation Center decided to reach them where they can be found, behind their computers. Kathy Jennings reports on the virtual tour of the life science incubator. 

TEDx Kalamazoo shines light on hackers, drones and MOOCs
Parked curbside, trucks offer food served quickly, not fast food

Food trucks have been legal for a year now in the Kalamazoo area and the vehicles are developing a following around town. Zinta Aistars talks to those who have been bringing food to the people. 

Amy Zane’s new location features funky, functional art
$23.25 million investment could bump up downtown Battle Creek cool factor

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