Entrepreneurship

Kalamazoo company has a blast with glass

After watching family members and friends struggle with keeping their medical marijuana in untidy plastic bags, Chad Pillars decided there had to be a better way. “It seemed like they […]

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A portfolio of change for downtown Kalamazoo

Some people hit a certain age and sit back to take it easy. Then there are people like Tom Huff who set out to change a downtown. Chris Killian talks with Huff about his work in Kalamazoo.

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.

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.

Berrien businesses expect to add employees in 2012
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.

Shared work space brings entrepreneurs together
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.

Business Center offers place where businesses can grow
Little businesses to get chance for financing assistance

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