Entrepreneurship

Latitude 42 hops forward with Portage’s first microbrewery

It's all about embracing your local beer, says the executive chef of the first microbrew in Portage. Zinta Aistars talks with the team behind Latitude 42.

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Freeosk of St. Joseph gets $6 million in first funding round
New photography studio opens in downtown Niles
Ryan Barber peddles downtown as he pedals through it

Ryan Barber decided it was time to make his own job. He started taking people for rides on his pedicab and then decided to offer a vintage bicycle shop. Now he's ready for the grand opening. Kathy Jennings reports.

Food entrepreneurs find a business home in Niles

In Niles, culinary entreprenuers have a a licensed, beautifully equipped commercial kitchen that can help them launch their business. Kelle Barr has the story on how they can get to work.

Janice Marsh-Prelesnik, founder of Creative Health Arts
For this community healer, life is a friendly mystery

Janice Marsh-Prelesnik grew up on a farm in Michigan and what she learned there led her to become a healer. Zinta Aistars has her story.

Janice Marsh-Prelesnik, founder of Creative Health Arts
For this community healer, life is a friendly mystery

Janice Marsh-Prelesnik grew up on a farm in Michigan and what she learned there led her to become a healer. Zinta Aistars has her story.

Angelo’s Italian Eatery opens new location on Ravine
Organic Gypsy makes move to Kalamazoo
Boatyard Brewing Co. owners want to craft hub for art and beer

The owners of Boatyard Brewing Co. have a whole city block where they are building a hub of artistic expression and traditional craft beer. Jeremy Martin talks to them about their plans.  

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