From farm to fashion
Entrepreneur moves her online clothing business from the farm to a storefront in Oscoda, bringing a sense of style and trendy clothing to the northern Michigan lakeside community.
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Farmers markets help launch and grow businesses
Farmers markets across Michigan offer fresh fruits and vegetables, but they also provide space for entrepreneurs to launch their dreams. A long list of products have found success at farmers markets throughout the state and now can be found at retailers and online. Those products include everything from jams, jellies and maple syrup to jewelry, soaps and candles.
The Community Hub in Bad Axe is moving forward
It's a slow process, but work is continuing on the future home of the Huron County Community Foundation in Bad Axe. When completed, the Community Hub will include co-working space, a community meeting room and apartments.
Biggby Coffee expands its footprint in rural Michigan
Biggby Coffee is showing up in small towns across Michigan in a new, smaller drive-thru concept unveiled a few years ago.
Cops & Doughnuts: Behind the badges and doughnuts
Nine Clare police officers stepped in to save a downtown bakery, turning the old joke about cops and donuts into a success story.
Newberry’s historic Tahqua-Land Theatre reopens after standstill
The marquee is glowing again at Newberry’s historic Tahqua-Land Theatre, following a series of mishaps that forced the Upper Peninsula landmark to close for more than two years.
Newberry’s historic Tahqua-Land Theatre reopens after standstill
The marquee is glowing again at Newberry’s historic Tahqua-Land Theatre, following a series of mishaps that forced the Upper Peninsula landmark to close for more than two years.
Ludington State Park: Recreation for everyone
Advocates work to make northern Michigan's Ludington State Park accessible to people of all abilities and ages.
Growers, community come together to build fruit research station in west central Michigan
The newly opened West Michigan Research Station serves the unique needs of fruit tree farmers in west central Michigan.
Searching for solutions to seasonal housing woes
The help wanted signs are out every summer in Michigan's tourist towns, but it's not only the lack of seasonal workers hindering hospitality. The lack of housing for seasonal workers is making the situation worse.
