10 Minutes With: Jeb Gast, Fido Motors

Fido Motors started as a result of Jeb Gast’s search for the electric scooter that could compete with modern gasoline scooters. He couldn’t find one to carry at Soundspeed Scooters, his scooter shop in Seattle, WA. So, he and his family closed the shop, moved to Kalamazoo, bought a historic building in the Edison Neighborhood, and set out to design and manufacture their own.

Local Brewery: Boatyard Brewing Co.

Brian Steele and Dan Gilligan opened Boatyard Brewing Co. in Kalamazoo's Northside Neighborhood in 2013. They already have dozens of craft beers in production and offer a range of selections on tap at the brewhouse. They are also a whole lot of fun