High quality audio and video equipment is Kazoo Audio’s business
Listening to live music on a trip to Nashville convinced John Ferry it was time to get back into the business he had left nearly four years ago when his […]
Portage
With the area’s largest enclosed mall and an extensive commercial strip Portage draws those born to shop. It also draws those born to bike. More than 60 linear trail miles for bikes, 800 acres of protected land open to the public and seven lakes offering water sports and fishing make Portage someplace people want to live. The network of parks and trails, used for walking, cycling and canoeing, demonstrate the priority the city places on balancing green spaces and work places. The city is home to the manufacturing headquarters of Pfizer, a world leader in biopharmaceuticals; Stryker, a medical technology leaders; and the U.S. Headquarters of Mann-Hummel, a major corporation in automotive components. Portage benefits from being close to Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo College and Kalamazoo Community College — all of which contribute to the city’s highly educated workforce. Restaurants and bars include the nationally recognized and local favorites. During the summer months cultural events are offered in venues in each of the city’s parks.
Remembering the Top 10 stories of 2012
What do bitcoins, roses, and Tim Fischell have in common? They were the subjects of the top three most read Southwest Michigan's Second Wave stories in 2012. To find out what stories round out the top 10, read on.
Chefs of Southwest Michigan: Three to Watch
Celebrity events, corporate dining rooms and the dining room at home are all places these three chefs of Southwest Michigan have showcased their culinary talents. Zinta Aistars talks with Matthew Pietsch, Andy Havey, and Denise Miller about their latest endeavors.
If you love TED talks, get ready for the X in Kalamazoo
A motivated group of entrepreneurs decided there were plenty of ideas that should be shared in the area. And not just any ideas. They want ideas that work. So they organized TEDx Kalamazoo. Kathy Jennings has a look at who will be there.
PharmOptima explores new directions, keeps growing
Great places to work and play are what makes communities places where people want to live. In Portage, they have both in abundance. Kathy Jennings offers a look at an employer that's keeping the community vital: PharmOptima.
