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MJ Galbraith

MJ Galbraith is a writer and musician living in Detroit. He is a regular contributor to Rural Innovation Exchange and other Issue Media Group publications.

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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.

Soda maker leaves big city to establish world headquarters in nearby small town
A modular Hot 'n Now arrived in Wayland by truck and placed down by crane.
Northern Michigan entrepreneur utilizes modular building tech in bid to revive fast-food chain

"Today, we are one step closer to bringing the nostalgic Hot ‘n Now brand back with new refreshed elements," says Monica King, CEO of GLI. "It's very exciting to witness the assembly process and watch that iconic logo and red roof top it all off!"

"We believe this center can serve as a demonstration site for what’s possible when a community chooses to invest in its children and its caregivers," says Jennifer Wixson, NCMC’s Early Childhood Education program coordinator.
New early learning center to show ‘what’s possible’ in childcare from this Petoskey campus

"We believe this center can serve as a demonstration site for what’s possible when a community chooses to invest in its children and its caregivers," says Jennifer Wixson, NCMC’s Early Childhood Education program coordinator.

The Mason Public Library is located at 145 W. Ash St. in downtown Mason.
Mason wins $250K grant for historic preservation project

“The Certified Local Government program continues to be one of the strongest tools for supporting historic preservation projects at the local level,” says State Historic Preservation Officer Ryan M. Schumaker.

Roscommon recently earned the first Bird City designation in Michigan while also having installed the state’s largest Kirtland’s Warbler sculpture earlier this summer.
Why these 4 rural communities were named finalists in statewide placemaking competition

"It isn’t easy to choose when everyone is doing such amazing work," says Heather Elliott, member experience coordinator at the Michigan Municipal League. "A special congratulations to our four finalist communities. Your projects showcase the kind of creativity and impact that moves Michigan forward."

“Majestic Riverview Park will not only enhance the entrance to Cheboygan’s downtown, but it will also create a welcoming site for river activity viewing,” says Connie Rieger, Majestic River Park Development Volunteer.
Once site to a historic pavilion, empty lot to be activated as pocket park in downtown Cheboygan

“Majestic Riverview Park will not only enhance the entrance to Cheboygan’s downtown, but it will also create a welcoming site for river activity viewing,” says Connie Rieger, Majestic River Park Development Volunteer.

"Today we’re transforming more abandoned or underutilized property sites into hundreds of units of quality, affordable homes across Michigan," says Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
New housing developments in Cadillac and Elk Rapids receive Brownfield grants to remove contaminants

"Today we’re transforming more abandoned or underutilized property sites into hundreds of units of quality, affordable homes across Michigan," says Governor Gretchen Whitmer.

Stevens Hotel in 2012.
Fennville’s agritourism sector to be complemented by $4.8M ‘regeneration project’ of historic hotel

“The regeneration project will provide new jobs and tourism, boosting the local economy and helping to support Fennville as a premier West Michigan destination,” says developer Dori DePree.

The Tecumseh Area Historical Museum will launch a Mobile Oral History Project for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
From Tecumseh to Traverse City, Michigan history projects set for USA’s semiquincentennial in 2026

“This funding will empower these communities to elevate and share their local stories, which is vital to the understanding and preservation of our state’s rich history,” says Sandra Clark, director of the Michigan History Center.

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