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Creating the relief fund. Joan Gustafson, external relations officer, MNA; Kelley Kuhn, president & CEO, MNA; Gov. Gretchen Whitmer; Tammy Pitts, chief communications officer, MNA; Terri Legg, president & CEO, United Way Montcalm & Ionia counties.
Grants to help small nonprofits across Michigan

Grants are available to help small charitable nonprofits across Michigan recover from pandemic-related issues. The deadline to apply for grants from the $35 million MI Nonprofit Relief Fund is May 5, 2023.

The Chippewa and Marquette II Hydro-Jet head to Mackinac Island side by side.
On the horizon: The first electric Mackinac Island ferry

The electrification of the first Mackinac Island ferry is underway, part of a bold initiative to modernize the fleet and other ships serving the region. It's also part of an ambitious plan to bolster the economy of the Straits of Mackinac.

Mundos 305 is west of downtown Traverse City.
Brewing success in Traverse City

With a passion for coffee, Dan Clark gave up other career paths to open Mundos Roasting in Traverse City. Five years later, Mundos has three locations in Traverse City and one in Suttons Bay.

It’s time to plan your Michigan vacation

National Plan for Vacation Day is a reminder for Americans and Michiganders to plan their vacations for the rest of the year. Surveys show many Americans fail to use all of their vacation days in any given year.

Ground was broken last month on The Renwick, which will include condos and a grocery store.
Walloon Lake’s newest village building: The Renwick

Commercial real estate developer Jonathan Borisch continues his efforts to rebuild the Village of Walloon Lake. His latest project is The Renwich, a multi-use development the includes condos and a grocery store.

The opening of federal forest roads have drawn more ORV enthusiasts to the Cadillac area.
Tread Lightly: Cadillac promotes responsible outdoor recreation

“We want to be proactive and promote responsible recreation,” said Kathy Morin, executive director of the Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau. “We want to encourage tourism and encourage visitation; however, we want people to be responsible and safe and help maintain our recreation assets for years to come.”

A former J.C. Penney store is being renovated as a brewpub for New Holland Brewing Co.
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.

Solar panels are part of the village's SMART Park.
Cassopolis: A village reimagined

A rural community in southwestern Michigan looks for a brighter future, tapping grants and other monies to revamp its downtown and add new amenities, including a beach, a pier and a skate park.

The library has outgrown its current space on Main Street in Harrison.
Harrison District Library turns a new page

Cramped space and demand for more services prompts Harrison District Library to renovate an historic building, saving a beloved landmark and once again creating a community gathering space. 

Among the homes destroyed by the tornado.
Gaylord: On the long road to recovery

Five months after a tornado struck Gaylord, the northern Michigan continues to rebuild and help victims, with an eye on making long-term improvements to the greater community.

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