A downtown of ‘doers’: The women who revitalized Vicksburg
The wave of female entrepreneurs comes amid a downtown revitalization plan in the village of 3,973 people in southern Kalamazoo County.
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How Spirit of Kalamazoo and Downtown Kalamazoo Collective are revitalizing the downtown area
Local businesses like Spirit of Kalamazoo are the backbone of the community. Beyond providing goods and services, they create spaces that foster connection and a sense of belonging.
Cómo Spirit of Kalamazoo y el Downtown Kalamazoo Collective están revitalizando el centro de la ciudad
Los negocios locales como Spirit of Kalamazoo son la columna vertebral de la comunidad. Más allá de ofrecer productos y servicios, crean espacios que fomentan la conexión y el sentido de pertenencia.
A group that drives kids with medical conditions to appointments pilots a program in Kalamazoo
The Davies Project is up and running in Kalamazoo County and is recruiting volunteers.
At Ada and Simpson Streets, new and rehabbed homes are making a difference
Many generations could be living in these homes. Thanks to a new program, the homes will be kept affordable for 99 years.
Local Realtors urged to explore how they can help when it comes to answering the housing crisis
Can Realtors be part of the solution when it comes to solving the housing crisis? One local Realtor urges her collegues to find a way.
Battle Creek volunteer Kathy Antaya: Advocate and champion for people who are poor or discriminated against
Through community gardening, Kathy Antaya became involved in equity and racial healing initiatives. "I’m a full-time volunteer and community activist,” she says.
Day-to-day interactions with happy customers keeps Pastrami Joe’s owner going
In 2022, Andrew Scibbe’ purchased Pastrami Joe’s Deli in Marshall. Two years later, he reopened a second location in downtown Battle Creek.
New complex at Burdick and Vine will mark the intersection of needed housing and healthy living
Jamauri Bogan is partnering with Bronson Healthcare to build an 85-unit, mixed-use residential complex that helps address the critical shortage of housing in Kalamazoo County.
Lifelong dream realized with opening of catering and takeout business in Battle Creek
Mitts 2 Pits Catering is the latest tenant in a building at 78 Calhoun Street that has incubated dreams for several restaurateurs in Battle Creek. Owned by the husband-and-wife team of Benjamin and Denise Young, the catering and take-out business opened its first brick-and-mortar location in April. Here's their story.
