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"We have loved being a part of the downtown and we are so grateful to be a small part of the overall concept that is being developed in our community," says Kim Hemker, Executive Director of BCCADSV.
Downtown Coldwater invites businesses to apply for statewide grant supporting renovations and more

The program provides businesses and nonprofits with reimbursement grants for improvements and upgrades.

“This dog park will provide Cheboygan County a new space for creating community engagement,” says Dan Gilmartin, CEO and Executive Director of the Michigan Municipal League.
Group hopes to activate underused space at Cheboygan County Fairgrounds with dog park

“This dog park will provide Cheboygan County a new space for creating community engagement,” says Dan Gilmartin, CEO and Executive Director of the Michigan Municipal League.

Restoration efforts at the historic Cheboygan Front Range Lighthouse have been bolstered through a grant program from the Historical Society of Michigan.
Rural Michigan’s history organizations represent well in annual grant contest for museums and more

“Preserving and interpreting history begins at the local level,” says Executive Director and CEO Larry Wagenaar.

"We have loved being a part of the downtown and we are so grateful to be a small part of the overall concept that is being developed in our community," says Kim Hemker, Executive Director of BCCADSV.
A small town café with a big mission wins grant that helps them ‘grow and create partnerships’

"We have loved being a part of the downtown and we are so grateful to be a small part of the overall concept that is being developed in our community," says Kim Hemker, executive director of Branch County Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence.

Michigan's only venomous snake: The eastern massasauga rattlesnake.
Conservation projects at Camp Grayling to focus on this endangered Michigan rattlesnake

“Camp Grayling has a rich history of taking a proactive approach to ecosystem management," says Matt Kleitch, natural resource specialist for Camp Grayling.

“Our investment in Michigan marks the company’s first major investment to the U.S. market," says Christophe Lavigne, President of Highfield USA.
New jobs for Northwest Michigan as businesses expand operations in Cadillac and Traverse City

“Our investment in Michigan marks the company’s first major investment to the U.S. market and we chose Cadillac for its rich legacy in recreational boat building and the unwavering support of both the local and statewide communities,” says Christophe Lavigne, President of Highfield USA.

“The Recreation Passport is a tremendous value providing annual access to state parks, boating access sites, state forest campgrounds and more, all for $14,” says DNR Director Scott Bowen. Pictured here is the beach at Hoeft State Park on Lake Huron.
Recreation Passport grants to support park and trail improvements in these 13 Michigan counties

“The Recreation Passport is a tremendous value providing annual access to state parks, boating access sites, state forest campgrounds and more, all for $14,” says DNR Director Scott Bowen.

“This is great news that will help spur growth in Northern Michigan. Housing has been a major issue in our region and across the state,” says Sen. John Damoose.
Developers win grant to activate vacant space into workforce housing in downtown Petoskey

“This is great news that will help spur growth in Northern Michigan. Housing has been a major issue in our region and across the state,” says Sen. John Damoose.

“The applications we received this year were impressive in both number and quality, which speaks to the need for continued investment across the state,” says MaryBeth Wott, SVP Community Investment and Strategic Planning Officer.
Michigan projects receive $17.7M in grants in record-setting year for affordable housing program

“The applications we received this year were impressive in both number and quality, which speaks to the need for continued investment across the state,” says MaryBeth Wott, SVP Community Investment and Strategic Planning Officer.

Delaney Keating, Director of Entrepreneurship at 20Fathoms, provides startup coaching to the founder of Sand Baggage.
Business incubator to offer free startup coaching help in these 3 northwestern Michigan communities

“When entrepreneurs meet with us, they can expect honest feedback and suggestions for steps to help meet their next milestone whether that is establishing priorities, finding the right customers, or troubleshooting their biggest challenges of today,” says David Kronberg, Director of Regional Ecosystem at 20Fathoms.

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