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4.30.2023 -

Childhood chore leads to entrepreneur's success

Lately, he has been turning his attention to the possibility of developing a combination laundromat/apartment complex in the City of Kalamazoo. He is currently working with the City of Kalamazoo, Michigan Economic Development Corporation and Local Initiatives Support Corporation of Kalamazoo to make his dream a reality.

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3.07.2023 -

Room 35: Opening doors for entrepreneurs, future contractors in Kalamazoo

As Room 35, the two, along with a small and growing staff, offer assistance in problem solving and marketing, teach clients how to bid for jobs, teach basic tech skills and provide other services such as one-on-one consulting, training and program creation. The duo has already created three programs that are currently in place to …

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3.06.2023 -

5 local businesses. 5 minutes. $5K. Startup Zoo returns.

After a five-year hiatus, Startup Zoo has re-launched with a $5,000 grand prize for its new monthly pitch competition, The competition is one of a number of the initiatives by the organization that was first launched in 2007 to help start-ups and other entrepreneurs discover best practices, investment, and other support.