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Lifelong dream realized with opening of catering and takeout business in Battle Creek

Mitts 2 Pits catering business is located on Calhoun Street near downtown Battle Creek.
John Grap
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Second Wave Media
Mitts 2 Pits catering business is located on Calhoun Street near downtown Battle Creek.

Mitts 2 Pits Catering is the latest tenant in a building at 78 Calhoun Street that has incubated dreams for several restaurateurs in Battle Creek. Owned by the husband-and-wife team of Benjamin and Denise Young, the catering and take-out business opened its first brick-and-mortar location in April. The Youngs recently carved out some time from their busy holiday schedule to speak with “On the Ground Battle Creek” about making their dream a reality.

Read more in Southwest Michigan's Second Wave

This story is part of Southwest Michigan Journalism Collaborative’s coverage of equitable community development. SWMJC is a group of 12 regional organizations dedicated to strengthening local journalism. Visit swmichjournalism.com to learn more.

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