An idea that had been rolling around Dan Kay's brain for a couple of years came together at a time when all seemed lost. Now his Perfect Paint Edger is getting national attention from all the right people.
When Charles Solano was a freshman at MSU he spent a lot of time at the very first Biggby coffee shop. Soon the Marine Veteran will be the owner and operator of five of the popular coffee shops in and around Battle Creek.
Despite the quarantining and social distancing Kzoo Makers has continued to attract creative builders, engineers, artists, and crafters and has even been a home for growing businesses.
For 19 years Psych Ward Haunted House has been scaring Kalamazoo.
The need for social distancing has reduced the number of children that childcare providers can take care of. Meanwhile, low pay has cut the number of those willing to work in child care in a tight labor market. Battle Creek organizations hope to become part of a pilot program that could help keep childcare affordable.
To increase the amount of affordable housing in Kalamazoo County will take the work of many, including philanthropic organizations and individuals who can partner with private developers as they did in the Harrison Circle Apartments at North Harrison and East Ransom streets in the River’s Edge District, the developers of that project say.
An underused piece of property is now the home of Bone Yard Café Bar-B-Que & Specialty Dogs where Ricky and Yvonne Thrash and their family sell barbecue spare ribs, rib tips, French fries, specialty hot dogs, and side dishes.
Tipsters and viewers let Battle Creek's Kevin Live know where he should point his camera next.
A boxing academy, a guitar shop, a visual artist, a lawn care/landscaping service, a coffee shop, a chiropractor, and a carpentry shop were among the 90 small businesses in 16 Kalamazoo neighborhoods to receive shares of $450,000 made available in the second annual Kalamazoo Micro-Enterprise Grant program.
A restaurant concept that started before the pandemic has taken off as restaurateurs look for new ways to provide safe and convenient service to customers. Here are two Battle Creek chefs that are finding success with ghost kitchens.
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