How startup Vanly is mapping the future of life on the road
Vanly, a West Michigan-based startup, addresses the critical "where-to-sleep" anxiety by connecting travelers with a nationwide network of private parking hosts.
Natalie Platt's Latest Articles
New accelerated 4+1 program fast-tracks careers in fisheries and wildlife management
The program was developed in response to changes the university is seeing across the natural resources field.
Rural Leadership Fellows boost development projects in the U.P.
The program aims to encourage students to pursue careers in the U.P.
Innovative farming: Bear Creek Organic Farm promotes sustainable, local agriculture
The name says it all: Bear Creek Organic Farm. Located outside Petoskey, Bear Creek Organic Farm roots its purpose in connecting environmental stewardship and community by delivering the purest products possible from farm to table.
Remote patient monitoring program improves healthcare of residents in rural communities
Rural residents often face hurdles in getting to the doctor's office. An 18-month-long pilot program to provide remote patient monitoring in three rural areas of Michigan showed positive outcomes in patient care and other concerns.
Michigan barns find new life as wedding venues
Farms, barns and ranches are among the favored venues for weddings these days. The appeal? Serene and rustic settings. Entrepreneurs across rural Michigan have tapped into this trend, renovating barns into wedding and event venues.
