Natasha Blakely
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Custom clothing store DBW, opened on Columbia Avenue 7 months ago, already plans on expanding
“It’s just the beginning,” owner Brian Whitt said. “I’ve got a lot more to come.” → Read More
Southern Exposure founders never thought they'd sell. Then they adopted a son.
It is not the first time the former owners have brought the new ones down a career path. → Read More
Kellogg Co. sells Keebler, other cookie and snack businesses to Ferrero Group for $1.3B
The Ferrero Group is known for confections such as Ferrero Rocher, Nutella, Kinder and Tic Tac. → Read More
Battle Creek's Louie's Donut Shop to close at the end of April
Owners Carol and Joe Pajak have been running Louie’s Donut Shop in Battle Creek since 1972. → Read More
Battle Creek dog park project will receive matching MEDC grant if it can raise $30K by May 13
If the project can raise $30,000 by May 13, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation will match that money. → Read More
Battle Creek Secretary of State office moving to Beckley Road, closed from March 25 to 29
Customers are encouraged to use ExpressSOS.com or visit another branch office in the meantime. → Read More
Kingman Museum's new director hopes to add programs, space and hours
Eltine DeYoung became Kingman Museum’s new executive director in December. → Read More
How have these Battle Creek businesses lasted? Relationships, consistency and passion
Only about a third of businesses survive 10 years or longer, according to the U.S. Small business Administration. → Read More
Downtown Albion's latest addition is a high-tech golf simulator and golf club-making classes
In late January, Mitchell Golf held its first four-day club-making workshop at its downtown Albion facility. → Read More
Heritage Tower owners anticipate leasing apartments by June
The commercial floors will open up after the apartments. Prospective tenants include restaurant groups as well as a co-working space. → Read More
New Holland to debut 2 new beers at Mike's Team Active Bikes' end-of-winter party Friday
New Holland Brewing Co. will be debuting two new craft beers at the event. → Read More
Bacon roses? Plumeria Botanical Boutique has a meaty take on Valentine's Day
Customers can also order The Dirty Dozen, which is a bouquet of six bacon roses and a six-pack of beer. → Read More
Official Driving School to open in Lakeview Square Mall in March
Next to Lakeview Square Mall’s NCG Cinema and FunShop X-treme is the mall’s latest tenant: Official Driving School. → Read More
PETA cheers as Kellogg's publicly commits to no animal testing
PETA first contacted Kellogg Co. about ending animal testing in 2007. → Read More
After fire at compressor station, Consumers Energy calls on customers to reduce gas usage
The request came after a fire occurred at one of Consumers Energy's gas compressor stations, causing gas flow at the station to be temporarily shut in. → Read More
Horrocks Farm Market considers relocating to Lakeview Square Mall
Horrocks Farm Market is a Battle Creek downtown staple, but it could soon become a Lakeview Square Mall anchor. → Read More
The search for Deb F. from Dorr: Battle Creek women seek sister they never knew
In late 1986, Deb F. from Dorr was looking for a Tom Parish. Now, more than 30 years later, Parish’s daughters are looking for her. → Read More
Mango Healthy Fruit and Food is expanding, opening a third location on Beckley Road
Mango Healthy Fruit and Food opened its first location in December 2014 on the corner of Columbia Avenue and Helmer Road. → Read More
WACO Aircraft Corporation to add more than 30 jobs and 60,000 square feet
On Nov. 9, the company was bought by Dimor Group Inc., a Florida-based company that buys, sells, rents and repairs aircraft. → Read More
FireKeepers Casino Hotel opens Gapi, its own coffee shop
The nearly 10-year-old FireKeepers Casino Hotel opened its own coffeeshop recently. → Read More