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Fur Babies Pet Care wins big in Reed City pitch competition

The annual pitch competition provides a platform for local entrepreneurs to share their ideas and compete for funding.

West Michigan Airport celebrates new taxi lane, boosting regional growth

Community leaders marked the completion of the $2.27 million North Business Park Taxi Lane, enhancing airport operations and fueling West Michigan’s economic development.

West Michigan groups unite to feed families amid SNAP pause

Local nonprofits expand meal programs and launch emergency funds to help families facing hunger while federal SNAP benefits are suspended.

Hillsdale Hospital installs robotic technology for more advanced spinal care

Hillsdale is the first institution in Michigan and among the first ten in the country to acquire the system.

$8 million raised to protect and restore Leelanau’s Sugar Loaf

Community support paves the way for Sugar Loaf’s transformation into a public natural area.

Downtown Alpena
State grant will help redevelop former Alpena bank building

The Thunder Bay Community Health Service, Inc. has received a $904,000 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

Otsego Community Foundation earns statewide recognition

The Excellence in Philanthropy Award honors individuals, businesses, and nonprofits across Michigan who go above and beyond in service, volunteerism, and philanthropy.

Community Foundation awards over $300,000 in grants to 14 organizations

Grant awards range from $5,200 - $40,000.

New platform to share ‘Common Ground’ from community ideas and solutions

Issue Media Group, a multilocal network of solutions-based, issues-focused digital publications, has launched a new national platform for increasing the reach and impact of its journalism.

Michigan nutrition education program ended by federal cuts

In Michigan, two agencies — Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Fitness Foundation — operate SNAP-Ed programs in places such as schools, senior centers, and food pantries. 

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