Entrepreneurship

Creativity continues to evolve for Eastside artist Eana Agopian

Eana Apple Agopian comes from a creative family and the Eastside artist is fulfilling the destiny of her DNA.

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They call it Handmap Brewing and its headed to Carlyle Street in Battle Creek

Second of two breweries announces plans to locate in Battle Creek with help from Battle Creek Unlimited and others.

Family, history, and loyal customers keep Lakeview businesses going strong

What's the common thread between the Lakeview Lounge, Lakeview Hardware, and Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek? Longevity.

Three generations of same family has served several generations of neighbors at corner Dairy Queen

Since the 1960s, the Champlin family has been kept their corner of the Post-Franklin neighborhood a place people can enjoy something cool and sweet.

Lolita’s Tacos known for big flavor, big portions and a big heart on Kalamazoo’s Eastside

It is all about location, location, location for Enrique Aguilera, owner of Lolita's Tacos who has resisted being lured from Kalamazoo's Eastside.

Kalamazoo Eastside resident opens positive salon that models a way up the ladder

Solomon Carpenter has always had a message for his neighborhood. Now he wants to share the positive from his new salon in Kalamazoo's Eastside.

Familiar faces: The new owner of Pizza Sam’s has worked there since he graduated from high school

The new owner of Pizza Sam's in Battle Creek has been with the business for many years.

CJ Drenth: Spreading cheer, one plant, one stage, one butterfly at a time on Kalamazoo’s Eastside

CJ Drenth lives on Kalamazoo's Eastside, but she's at home in many creative places throughout the city.

Shannon Patrick
Entrepreneur from Historic Northside in Battle Creek launches clothing line for All Walks of Life

With her clothing line, Shannon Patrick gives AWOL a new spin. For her, it means her clothes are for All Walks of Life.  

Twinzy Toys: Historic Northside resident works to revive popular brand of toys from Battle Creek

For 40 years twin sisters Bernice and Blanche Squier ran a successful toy company in Battle Creek. Now a local resident wants to bring back the brand and its creative force.

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