Coverage of projects, big and small, and the people who create them, which promote the economic health of a community, including manufacturing, retail, office, and hospitality developments.
SNAP helps families meet all basic needs, including childcare. By helping families cover the cost of food, the program allows many parents and caregivers to redirect limited income toward other essentials.
For the past year, volunteers in Yale have been collecting stories and ideas from residents that organizers hope will eventually shape future community priorities.
A longstanding debate in economic development is should government investments reflect geographical fairness or go where they can do the most good?
Michigan Municipal League travels north to share resources for small business development.
Michigan Municipal League shares innovative programs, fosters collaborations, and connects communities with resources.
The program offers guidance and support so people with disabilities can work without losing benefits, addressing fears, complexity, and financial instability.
Coopersville secured $17 million to modernize water infrastructure, support Fairlife expansion, create jobs, and strengthen West Michigan’s growing agribusiness economy.
Cops & Doughnuts famously began in 2009 when nine local police officers banded together to save a long-time business from becoming another boarded-up casualty.
New wayfinding signage will connect four business districts and help boost the local economy.
Regional leaders note that trails, greenways, and outdoor access are becoming critical to West Michigan’s efforts to attract people and employers and ensure long-term vitality.
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