Wormies
Luis Chen-Aguilera is turning Kent County’s food and yard waste into fertile soil, with the help of 166 million worms. He’s also changing hearts and minds about agriculture in the process. While Wormie’s specializes in vermicomposting, its roots are in sustainable and organic farming, with a priority on helping the planet. “Composting is basically recycling,” […]
RJ’s Printing
RJ’s Printing is a 29-year-old business located in Kalamazoo’s Edison neighborhood, the only Black-owned printing business in Southwest Michigan. Owner Sean Hollins, 56, says, “I believe there’s some in the Detroit area, but between Chicago and Detroit I believe I’m the only Black-owned print shop.” The previous owner, Ralph Jones, had contacted Hollins in 2020 […]