July 15, 2016 
Shortly after the United States’ economic market recession in 2009, Furniture Row decided to close three of their Southwest Michigan locations. One of them was on one of the busiest retail corners in Battle Creek. Year after year, the building sat vacant and Battle Creek residents drove by the building wondering why nobody would buy it. To the community members, it was obvious that this…
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January 21, 2016 
Hinman is pleased to announce the opening of Ichimi Sushi in Capital Shoppes. Having officially opened on December 7th of 2015, Ichimi Sushi has already established a few regular customers who have been returning multiple times a week. Jongman Kim, owner of Ichimi Sushi, prides himself on using high-quality ingredients while keeping prices reasonable in order to ensure a great experience for all customers. The…
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January 13, 2016 The “Breakfast at Tiffiny’s” concept began when Tiffiny was working as a waitress at a local restaurant. She had a passion for the industry and worked with integrity, resulting in long lasting relationships with her customers. Many of her regular clients were business owners, and she would casually joke with them about opening a restaurant together. Imagine her surprise when someone actually took her up on…
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September 3, 2015 
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan in Portage has announced a new location. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, which has had offices in the area for more than 50 years, has relocated to the high visibility location at 950 Trade Centre Way in Portage. The company which was in its previous Portage location on Creekside Drive for seven years have moved into a 9,000-square-foot…
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August 14, 2015 
Moving your company’s office to another building can sometimes be a daunting task. Below is a short checklist to ensure that your move is worry-free. Choose a moving company that has experience with commercial moves. Be sure that they provide you with an insurance certificate and a list of references with that had comparable-sized moves to yours. Coordinate with your property manager on a few…
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July 2, 2015 
On January 24, 1931, hundreds of spectators gathered in downtown Battle Creek to watch the dedication ceremony for the newly constructed Central National tower. It was quite the event, evidenced by the two radio stations broadcasting to listeners, half a dozen photographers, and even someone with a motion picture camera. At the time, the Central National tower, known today as the Battle Creek Tower, was…
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July 2, 2015 
Overview Roger Hinman began his career in real estate in 1967 and founded the Hinman Company in 1977. The company has since established a diverse portfolio of office, retail, and residential properties. Roger has invested in and successfully developed millions of square feet of space in the Midwest; owning over 50 properties throughout Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. The Battle Creek Tower is a 184,000 square…
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June 23, 2015 
Southern Michigan Bank and Trust (SMB&T) has broken ground on its first bank branch in Portage. The bank has 14 locations throughout the region including those in Battle Creek and Three Rivers. The bank currently plans to open in Portage with six new full time employees, and the number of employees could rise to seven if a mortgage originator is hired. The new bank will…
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February 11, 2015 
Kalamazoo’s State Theatre is spending money to make money. Executive director Stephanie Hinman is in the midst of a renovation at the historic theatre that includes refurbishment and relamping of the marquee, removal of old curtains, rearrangement of some seating, cleaning and repair of dressing rooms, removal of old fixtures and replacement of cables behind the scenes. The work started with fixes that addressed the…
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November 4, 2014 
A Certified Property Manager® (CPM®) is a real estate professional designation awarded by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) and recognized by the National Association of Realtors® (NAR®). It is considered to be one of the industry’s most prestigious real estate management designations. The CPM designation signifies years of experience, education and expert knowledge of managing large property portfolios. IREM is an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors®, serving as an…
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