Entrepreneurship

South Haven to add kayak launch, improve creek

Those who like to take a paddle to the water could soon have a new way of getting on it. The City of South Haven is seeking funding that would […]

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Lynx Network Group to add staff, space in coming months
Water Street Glassworks keeps the flame alive in the Arts District

Glass fused, stained and blown is used to teach young people about art and more in downtown Benton Harbor. Kathy Jennings visits the Water Street Glassworks to learn more about art and economic development there.

Fast train funding will help Kalamazoo’s economic development position
Venture capital fund grows ability to help more companies
Surf shop expands, relocates to downtown St. Joseph
People come together over coffee at Urban Blend

By some estimates, 85 percent of the residents of Kalamazoo's Northside neighborhood are African-Americans. One of the things that's been missing in the neighborhood is a coffee shop. Second Wave Editor Kathy Jennings talks to Gloria Parker about how she and her husband are working to rectify that omission.

Downtown growth program draws new businesses
St. Joseph company ready to be the change in the tablet computer market

This has been called the year of the tablet computer. St. Joseph's Scott Lange and Orlando Malone already are part of it. Second Wave editor Kathy Jennings talks to them about what they see for the future.

Recycler wants to paint the town green

Jim Cosby didn't have a job, so he went out an made one for himself. Jane C. Parikh talks to Cosby about his Battle Creek-based business that uses his own process to keep paint out of the landfill.

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