While some may flock to sunny southern locales for Spring Break, loyal locals know that spring is a great time to hang out in Southwest Michigan. Wait times are lower, crowds are fewer, and you’re likely to encounter at least a few hours of nice weather! Here are some of our favorite Spring Break ideas, …
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Christmas comes but once a year, right? At least, that’s the saying that has been passed down from generation to generation. What does it mean though? To me it means Christmas is a time for loved ones to gather and enjoy each others company. This phrase also means that Christmas is a time for generosity …
According to a 2021 nationwide survey on microbusinesses conducted by Venture Forward, Americans created 2.8 million more microbusinesses in 2020 than in the previous year. A microbusiness is generally defined as a business that operates on a small scale, typically with five or fewer employers. This article is part two of our series on microbusinesses …
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Brandon Campbell can relate to Black entrepreneurs. As the director of The Women’s Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance and a former full-time entrepreneur himself, he strives to provide Black business owners in Southwest Michigan with the resources he didn’t receive so they don’t have to do it alone. According to Campbell, “A thriving Black business …
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What’s a “microbusiness”? Just what it sounds like: a business that operates on a small scale, typically with five or fewer employees. This article is kicking off a series where we’re focusing on some MICRO-microbusinesses: super-small enterprises, often run from home with just one employee: the owner! From herbal medicine to handmade furniture, the following …
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Between fast-moving Omicron and typical colds and flus (turns out those are still a thing) this January has been a doozy for illness. Whether you’re fighting off a bug or just trying to keep your immune system in tip-top shape, here are some ideas for ways Southwest Michigan businesses can help: Opt For Soothing, Healing …
