Entrepreneurship

Painted ladies and gentlemen a seasonal boost for local body artists

As Halloween approaches, Art and Body Studios is about to enter its busiest time of year. Anna Wilinski and Santiago Massano talk to Jane Parikh about the face and body painting business they are growing in Kalamazoo.

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Business grows as customers become educated about solar

Solar power is something Mike Linsea has believed in for 30 years. He decided to make it his business three years ago. Kathy Jennings catches up with the owner of Solar Winds Power Systems at one of the largest the solar arrays his company has installed in Kalamazoo.

Bridges to Digital Excellence to expand reach into Indiana
Bigg-Gilmore brings home more big awards
Startup Weekend launches new event in October
Export assistance now available for small businesses
What’s Working In Cities: Placemaking

We're taking a closer look at people and organizations in cities across the country that are transforming neighborhoods and driving change in urban areas. The second in our series about good urban ideas focuses on how the best city spaces are built from the ground up rather than planned from the top down. 

Western grad starts Kalamazoo Olive Co.
Four Elements Energy spreads the message of renewables
Plans move ahead for downtown development: The Exchange

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