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Location of the new Arcadia Brewing Company facility

Arcadia Brewing Co. ready for hiring as construction proceeds

When Arcadia Brewery opens in downtown Kalamazoo later this year exactly what kinds of jobs will it mean for the local economy? Jeremy Martin talks with Dave Sipple, Director of Brewing Operations, to find out.

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Kalamazoo’s bakeries are the frosting on the cake

You might say one thing three Kalamazoo-area bakeries have in common is tradition. One was started by a former European pastry chef, one by a third generation baker and the third by an Irish baker also using recipes from the Continent. Zinta Aistars talks with the bakers of Boonzaaijer's, MacKenzie's, and the Victorian Bakery.

ServiceWorks helps businesses learn how they can improve
April is time to take time to sip some Michigan wine

Michigan wineries are spending the month of April letting people know just how good they are and how much good they do. Jeremy Martin talks to local vinters about the month dedicated to their industry.

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Organic Gypsy to talk to entrepreneurs at WMU
New cinema to bring 100 jobs to former Rave
Two Jose’s success leads to 14 employees
Kalamazoo Beer Week taps into great tastes and fun

Those who know their craft beer and those who are just beginning to develop a taste for the many brews had a week of their own in Kalamazoo. Second Wave's Jeremy Martin was there drinking up the scene during Kalamazoo Beer Week.

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