Shine a light: Pastor-entrepreneur builds neighborhood business center

In the beginning there was a building. And a neighborhood in need. With help from above, Carrie Bertrand is creating a meeting place in Kalamazoo's Edison where businesses can find the inspiration to grow and prosper.

Part of $6 million grant will improve wideband access in Benton Harbor
Orphan drug status approved for NephRx product
Fiber ring around Van Buren County in the works
Gamers bring in enough for casino to pay off loan early
Premier to invest $3.2 million, create 179 jobs
Rock for Kids fest will benefit children in need of support
Kalamazoo Community Foundation gives $300,000 to KVCC college readiness program
Allegan asked to talk the walk with MDOT
PNC Foundation funds early childhood education program

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