Entrepreneurship

South Haven plastics plant gets tax break

A company that specializes in plastic products for the horticulture industry is building on its success in South Haven. East Jordan Plastics Inc. plans to spend $1.85 million to put […]

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The difference between a good cup of tea and a bad one is all in the timing. Writer Zinta Aistars reveals the passion, the process and the product behind tea shop Chocolatea's success story in Portage.

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Draw your own rail routes session draws good crowd
Runway project ready to stop circling the tower
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