New event celebrates Ludington’s lumbering past
Ludington unveils new festival to celebrate the city's rich lumbering heritage.
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Native American entrepreneurs invited to apply for IndigiPitch Business Pitch Competition in Petoskey
IndigiPitch Business Pitch Competition open to Native American entrepreneurs.
Early care and education: A boon for children, families and the economy
Expanding access to affordable, high-quality early care and education could support working parents, strengthen the state’s labor market, and promote gender equity.
Four charter boat captains from Bay County earn national awards
The 2025 Angler's Choice Award honors charter boat captains for high customer satisfaction and reliability scores.
Northern Michigan national parks prepare for summer visitors amid staffing, morale concerns
Visiting a national park in the U.P. or lower Michigan this summer? Staffing issues have been a concern at national parks across the country in the wake of federal budget cuts. How will Michigan parks handle hordes of tourists?
Housing Forward takes lead on Region G housing partnership
Housing Forward has been named the lead for Region G’s housing initiative, aiming to improve affordability and access across eight counties under Michigan’s Statewide Housing Plan.
Partner Partner Content Northern Initiatives celebrates 30 years of supporting Michigan small businesses
Northern Initiatives, a nonprofit lender with a mission to support underserved entrepreneurs, celebrates its 30th anniversary, while reaching a milestone in lending.
New pitch competition fuels dreams for young entrepreneurs in Southwest Michigan
The Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber debuted a new pitch competition -- HYPE -- aimed at bolstering the dreams of young aspiring entrepreneurs. Thousands of dollars were awarded to help new businesses grow.
The biggest buck that maybe never was
With hunting season around the corner, we're sharing this unusual story from Interlochen Public Radio about a hunt for a big buck in the Northern Michigan woods.
Fourth Estate acquires Issue Media Group, parent company of Rural Innovation Exchange
The network of local news outlets, including Rural Innovation Exchange, will continue Issue Media Group's two-decade legacy of community-driven journalism.
