A childcare solution: Marquette County to expand home-based childcare
The Marquette County Childcare Coalition is launching a pilot program this spring to help new home-based childcare providers learn how to start and run a successful business.
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(Em)powering students: Training future recreational vehicle mechanics
With boat and recreational vehicle mechanics high in demand, Pellston Area Schools steps up to offer students PowerSports Technology.
Best of times: Trail of Two Cities moves forward
Grants fund completion of trail between Gladwin and Beaverton, and a new campground, too.
St. Ignace nears boardwalk funding goal
“This boardwalk offers residents and visitors a hub for recreational and social activities, as well as stunning views of one of our beautiful Great Lakes, Lake Huron,” said Michele Wildman, MEDC executive vice president of Economic Development Incentives.
New Holland Brewing Co. expands to Battle Creek
New Holland Brewing Co. is renovating a former J.C. Penney store as brewpub, micro-brewhouse and a micro-distillery. The Holland-based brewer plans to open the Battle Creek brewpub by late March.
New partnership results in grants for 6 Michigan dairy businesses; next round opens in February
“Our new partnership with DBIA resulted in six Michigan businesses receiving funding allowing them to increase innovation and expand,” says MDARD Acting Director Kathy Angerer.
Bad Axe: It’s our town too
David Siev's documentary exploring his hometown of Bad Axe has been shortlisted for an Oscar and has prompted discussion about community across the country.
Electric school buses roll into rural Michigan
Rural school districts across Michigan are poised to receive electric school buses, aimed at reducing emissions and improving the environment.
Improvements on tap for Cheboygan locks and dam
Cheboygan's aging locks and dam -- part of a popular park -- are being upgraded as part of a statewide parks improvement program.
East Adrian project aims to bolster neighborhood
A $20 million plan to help a struggling Adrian neighborhood is one of the nation’s largest investments made in a rural community.
(Em)powering students: Training future recreational vehicle mechanics
With boat and recreational vehicle mechanics high in demand, Pellston Area Schools steps up to offer students PowerSports Technology.
Best of times: Trail of Two Cities moves forward
Grants fund completion of trail between Gladwin and Beaverton, and a new campground, too.
St. Ignace nears boardwalk funding goal
“This boardwalk offers residents and visitors a hub for recreational and social activities, as well as stunning views of one of our beautiful Great Lakes, Lake Huron,” said Michele Wildman, MEDC executive vice president of Economic Development Incentives.
New Holland Brewing Co. expands to Battle Creek
New Holland Brewing Co. is renovating a former J.C. Penney store as brewpub, micro-brewhouse and a micro-distillery. The Holland-based brewer plans to open the Battle Creek brewpub by late March.
New partnership results in grants for 6 Michigan dairy businesses; next round opens in February
“Our new partnership with DBIA resulted in six Michigan businesses receiving funding allowing them to increase innovation and expand,” says MDARD Acting Director Kathy Angerer.
Bad Axe: It’s our town too
David Siev's documentary exploring his hometown of Bad Axe has been shortlisted for an Oscar and has prompted discussion about community across the country.
Electric school buses roll into rural Michigan
Rural school districts across Michigan are poised to receive electric school buses, aimed at reducing emissions and improving the environment.
Improvements on tap for Cheboygan locks and dam
Cheboygan's aging locks and dam -- part of a popular park -- are being upgraded as part of a statewide parks improvement program.
East Adrian project aims to bolster neighborhood
A $20 million plan to help a struggling Adrian neighborhood is one of the nation’s largest investments made in a rural community.
