Latest round of state grants aim to ‘level the playing field’ for these 11 rural communities in Michigan
Eleven communities and organizations will share a total of $509,200.
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Munson Medical Center and partners win $2.5M grant for Rural Street Medicine Residency expansion
The community health outreach program proactively bridges the gaps between health care services and the homeless population.
Lifestyle boutique celebrates grand opening in downtown Marshall
Urban Reflections Lifestyle first opened in September and has been operating under a soft opening in the weeks leading up to a grand opening.
Three Michigan community colleges were named to a prestigious list — and all of them are found in the rural north
“The Aspen Prize is widely recognized as the premier community college award nationally,” says Dr. Don MacMaster, president of Alpena Community College.
Michigan history organizations encouraged to apply for grants ahead of USA’s semiquincentennial in 2026
"There's always more history to explore," says Sandra Clark, director of the Michigan History Center.
Michigan startup wins $250K pitch contest with clean energy platform that makes remote camping sites accessible for electric vehicles
“Michigan’s startup and innovation ecosystem is on fire,” says Alison Todak, vice president at the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.
Innovative retail model intends to deliver ‘what farmers need and what local communities want’ as national conference returns to Michigan in ‘26
Farm Stops are the latest innovation in local food retail, a year-round and daily market where farmers retain ownership of their products and set their own prices.
Deadline nears for Native American entrepreneurs to apply for IndigiPitch competition in Petoskey
This is an opportunity for Native American entrepreneurs to showcase their work, compete for cash prizes, and meet supportive individuals.
Whiskey documentary to feature high-profile projects from this Michigan-based renewable energy company
A Michigan-based renewable energy company will be featured in the latest episode of a documentary series focused on America’s whiskey culture.
