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"The APEX Accelerator BidMatch service continues to be the cornerstone of GLEC's market surveillance and business capture activities," says Bill Arnold, GLEC Manager of Business Development.
Traverse City contractor wins national award and gives credit to this Michigan business accelerator

"The APEX Accelerator BidMatch service continues to be the cornerstone of GLEC's market surveillance and business capture activities, providing equal or better results when compared to the various commercially available paid services,” says Bill Arnold, GLEC Manager of Business Development.

Munson Medical Center in Traverse City
Northern Michigan health system wins award for street medicine program, donates $300K for expansion

“As our unhoused population has continued to grow in northern Michigan, we want to ensure that folks have access to the health care services they need when they are the most vulnerable to significant or chronic health issues,” said Ed Ness, Munson Healthcare President and CEO.

Bridget Kavanagh's farm is located outside Mason in Ingham County.
Community stakeholders gather in Gaylord for Michigan’s first-ever Rural Prosperity Summit

“By bringing together rural leaders from across the state to collaborate and utilize the Roadmap to Rural Prosperity as our foundation, we can support solutions to address a wide range of needs,” says Sarah Lucas, director of LEO’s Office of Rural Prosperity.

The Philadelphia-based company Baleena was awarded the grand prize at the Great Lakes AquaHacking Challenge, receiving $20,000 in seed funding.
Northwestern Michigan College hosts first-ever international AquaHacking Challenge. Here’s who won

“The Great Lakes AquaHacking Challenge has brought innovators and entrepreneurs to the region from across the US and Canada," says Jason Slade, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives, Northwestern Michigan College. 

“Imlay City is thrilled to be recognized as an innovative leader in putting our city on the map from Consumers Energy,” says Christine Malzahn, Imlay City Executive DDA Director.
Storytelling project in downtown Imlay City wins grand prize at placemaking contest for small towns

"Our storytelling project gives purpose to where we’ve been, what we’ve achieved and the path forward to a thriving community,” says Christine Malzahn, Imlay City Executive DDA Director.

The Eaton Village pocket neighborhood is located at 414 Haven St. in Eaton Rapids.
State leaders turn out to celebrate new homes, innovative ‘pocket neighborhood’ in Eaton Rapids

“The state is committed to focusing our resources on innovative projects that find cost savings and support the quality new homes that Michigan families need,” says Amy Hovey, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of MSHDA. “We will continue to move quickly to find solutions for more of our neighbors.”

A newly renovated Point Iroquois Lighthouse gleams at Hiawatha National Forest.
Lighthouses, storied Ludington district among winners of state’s historic preservation awards

“It’s an honor to recognize this group of outstanding historic preservation achievements,” says Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II. “Today’s honorees represent the rich diversity of our communities, our inclusive heritage and the welcoming culture that has long defined us in Michigan. Across our two peninsulas, these historic sites are critical pieces of the fabric that make us who we are as Michiganders.” 

When Tawas Point Lighthouse was completed in 1876, the lighthouse keeper could dock a boat almost at his front door.
With $455K restoration complete, this historic lighthouse is ready for visitors once again

“After many years we are so excited to see the tower of Tawas Point Lighthouse return to the gleaming white beacon it was meant to be,” says Laurie Perkins, a Michigan History Center site historian for Tawas Point Lighthouse.

“We are beyond excited about joining the DNR in finding new ways to help solve old problems,” says Saugatuck Brewing Company CEO John Miller.
Buy a beer, save a fish: Michigan brewery teams with DNR on wildlife habitat restoration fundraiser

“We are beyond excited about joining the DNR in finding new ways to help solve old problems,” says Saugatuck Brewing Company CEO John Miller.

A nearly century-old butcher block from the now-shuttered Michigan Maple Block Company in Petoskey.
Redevelopment of Petoskey’s historic Michigan Maple Block building gets financial boost from state

“This project converts a vacant, blighted industrial site along the Bear River to much needed housing for Petoskey and Emmet County," says Petoskey City Manager Shane Horn.

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