Alpena hospital receives $500,000 grant for new tower project
The Community Foundation for Northeast Michigan donated $500,000 to new tower under construction at MyMichigan Medical Center in Alpena.
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Michigan’s new Office of Rural Development announces its leader
"Through inclusive collaboration, we are committed to investing in our rural communities and businesses through job creation, infrastructure and housing expansion, and environmental sustainability" says Gary McDowell, director of MDARD. "[Deputy Lucas] will be laser-focused on reinvigorating Michigan's rural economies and being their partner on the critical issues they are facing."
Coworking space planned in downtown Marcellus aims to support the area’s creative workforce
“A healthy creative economy is critical to driving meaningful growth and development in our communities,” says Michele Wildman, MEDC Senior Vice President of Community Development.
Family-owned Apcom Electric & Power Systems expands business
As a result of an increase in demand for reliable power, one family-owned business is expanding its Mt. Pleasant location helping to meet the need and create jobs in the local community.
Iditarod mushers make adventure gear in the Upper Peninsula
Mushers Justin and Jaimee High left Alaska for the Upper Peninsula, where they produce durable outdoors gear and run a retail shop in downtown Calumet.
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Traverse City Area Public Schools becoming a healthier place to learn
For nearly two decades, Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) has delivered SNAP-Ed programming in area schools to encourage students and families to eat more fruits and vegetables and engage in more physical activity.
How could Ann Arbor-Traverse City passenger rail service expand transportation equity in Michigan?
An ambitious transit proposal that's been gathering steam for over a decade could significantly contribute to addressing the inequities in access to transportation between northern and southern Michigan.
Buchanan is a step closer to extending McCoy’s Creek Trail to reach IN-MI River Valley Trail
“The trail extension will take you from our beautiful historic downtown, through the wilderness, across the river, and end at the only organic brewery in Michigan, River St. Joe Brewery at Flatwater Farms. How cool is that,” says Rich Murphy, Buchanan’s community development director.
The Nature Conservancy promotes sustainability with Saginaw Valley wheat farmers
“This streamlined program will pave the way for wheat farmers in the Saginaw Bay watershed to implement tried-and-true, in-field practices to enhance sustainability, improve soil health and protect drinking water for nearly one million people,” says Ben Wickerham, Saginaw Bay project manager for The Nature Conservancy.
Zeeland requests proposals for new downtown development, passageway
For 14 years, the city of Zeeland has wanted a passageway to connect its business corridor and a parking lot to the north. The recent purchase of two properties makes the vision a real possibility. Who will make it happen?
Michigan’s new Office of Rural Development announces its leader
"Through inclusive collaboration, we are committed to investing in our rural communities and businesses through job creation, infrastructure and housing expansion, and environmental sustainability" says Gary McDowell, director of MDARD. "[Deputy Lucas] will be laser-focused on reinvigorating Michigan's rural economies and being their partner on the critical issues they are facing."
Coworking space planned in downtown Marcellus aims to support the area’s creative workforce
“A healthy creative economy is critical to driving meaningful growth and development in our communities,” says Michele Wildman, MEDC Senior Vice President of Community Development.
Family-owned Apcom Electric & Power Systems expands business
As a result of an increase in demand for reliable power, one family-owned business is expanding its Mt. Pleasant location helping to meet the need and create jobs in the local community.
Iditarod mushers make adventure gear in the Upper Peninsula
Mushers Justin and Jaimee High left Alaska for the Upper Peninsula, where they produce durable outdoors gear and run a retail shop in downtown Calumet.
Partner Partner Content Traverse City Area Public Schools becoming a healthier place to learn
For nearly two decades, Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) has delivered SNAP-Ed programming in area schools to encourage students and families to eat more fruits and vegetables and engage in more physical activity.
How could Ann Arbor-Traverse City passenger rail service expand transportation equity in Michigan?
An ambitious transit proposal that's been gathering steam for over a decade could significantly contribute to addressing the inequities in access to transportation between northern and southern Michigan.
Buchanan is a step closer to extending McCoy’s Creek Trail to reach IN-MI River Valley Trail
“The trail extension will take you from our beautiful historic downtown, through the wilderness, across the river, and end at the only organic brewery in Michigan, River St. Joe Brewery at Flatwater Farms. How cool is that,” says Rich Murphy, Buchanan’s community development director.
The Nature Conservancy promotes sustainability with Saginaw Valley wheat farmers
“This streamlined program will pave the way for wheat farmers in the Saginaw Bay watershed to implement tried-and-true, in-field practices to enhance sustainability, improve soil health and protect drinking water for nearly one million people,” says Ben Wickerham, Saginaw Bay project manager for The Nature Conservancy.
Zeeland requests proposals for new downtown development, passageway
For 14 years, the city of Zeeland has wanted a passageway to connect its business corridor and a parking lot to the north. The recent purchase of two properties makes the vision a real possibility. Who will make it happen?
