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Soaring Eagle celebrates openings of four restaurants within new Food District

Several nationally recognized restaurant brands have opened their first locations in Michigan within the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort’s new Food District. Set up similar to a food court, Chicken Guy!, Ike’s Love and Sandwiches, Bubbakoo’s Burritos, and Bonanno’s New York Pizzeria are now open in Mt. Pleasant.

New trails and upgrades await in 2024

Alexis Hansen brings a wealth of experience to the mid-Michigan area from varied recreation roles—including her most recent position as Director of Isabella County Parks & Recreation. The county boasts diverse parks, trails, and plans for upgrades. Explore the exciting enhancements Hansen anticipates in 2024, from trail expansions to facility improvements, aligning with a new five-year recreation master plan.

Sustainable stationary goods support environmental and mental health causes

Byway Press is known for its eco-friendly art products that connect with Great Lakes scenery and nostalgia—all while supporting sustainability and mental health causes. Learn more about this Mt. Pleasant-based business in a Q&A with its owner, Victoria Kukla. 

CMURC Mt. Pleasant undergoing major renovations this fall

The CMURC entrepreneurial ecosystem in Mt. Pleasant will escalate soon, as the remodeling of the RC coworking space and business accelerator begins this November, closing the facility starting October 31 with a goal of reopening summer 2024.

Isabella County’s first rentable horse trailer mobile bar serves events throughout Michigan

The newest inventory addition to Something Borrowed Event Rental in Shepherd is a remodeled horse trailer that doubles as a mobile bar and photo backdrop. Complete with electricity and running water, the Michigan Mare is the first mobile bar rental of its kind in Isabella County.

Indoor axe throwing and corn hole entertainment venue coming this fall to Mt. Pleasant

Get ready to unleash your inner Viking! Valhalla Indoor Axe Throwing is coming this fall to Mt. Pleasant, offering axe-throwing adrenaline activities as well as corn hole and arcade games.

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