Entrepreneurship

Little life science businesses can rent a bench at SMIC

Because you never know when the next big thing will grow from someone's little idea there is a new wet lab at the Southwest Michigan Innovation Center. Kathy Jennings visited the new core lab and has this report.

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At harvest time a local farmer of one’s own is ideal

There is something fun about saying "my farmer," meaning the person who brings you a box full of vegetables right off the farm each week. Kathy Jennings talks about a season as a member of a CSA.

Bell’s Brewery to hire at least 14 in next two months
Amy Zane returns to Mall Plaza with ‘sublime local art’
Forensic Fluids Laboratories poised for continued expansion

When it comes to drug testing Bridget Lorenz Lemberg believes oral fluids is the future. But who needs to wait for the future?  Kalamazoo-based Forensic Fluids Laboratories is ready to do those tests today. Kathy Jennings reports.

How a Kalamazoo pharmacist becomes a creator of cosmetics

After a fight with cancer, this pharmacist realized what goes on your skin is as important as what you eat. So Christine Arseneau created natural cosmetics to complement her commitment to eating well. Zinta Aistars talks to her about her local business, Tina's Pharm.

Landscape Forms expands types of materials in its furniture
WMU Entrepreneurship Series to feature Kalexsyn president
Always There Home Health Care offers many services
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