Economic Development

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.

Architectural drawing of the Discovery Pavilion at Rabbit River Preserve by Lucid Architecture.

New amenities planned for 65-acre Rabbit River preserve in Hamilton

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March 28, 2024

“This project’s additions to the Rabbit River Preserve will allow for more usage of the area, including during the colder months and poor weather,” says Dan Gilmartin, CEO and Executive Director of the Michigan Municipal League. “Additionally, these new amenities will attract more visitors, allow for more kinds of events to take place, and make the preserve a destination. This will greatly benefit the community and all who come to enjoy what the preserve has to offer.” 

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Teacher helping child at NEST Child Care and Parent Institute in Detroit
PreK For All Roadmap takes a holistic approach to rolling out PreK For All
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March 27, 2024

The Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) has released the PreK for All Roadmap plan with recommendations on how the state can achieve universal pre-K for all 4-year-olds in Michigan.

Teacher helping child at NEST Child Care and Parent Institute in Detroit
La Hoja de Ruta de PreK Para Todos adopta un enfoque holístico para el despliegue de PreK Para Todos
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March 27, 2024

En enero de 2023, la gobernadora Gretchen Whitmer anunció su plan PreK para Todos, que proporcionaría acceso a la educación preescolar gratuita a todos los niños de cuatro años de Michigan para 2027. En febrero de 2024, el Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLEAP) publicó el plan de la Hoja de Ruta con recomendaciones

Mapping a better future for broadband in Michigan
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March 21, 2024

State and nonprofit officials are encouraging local governments and residents to review a map of internet coverage in Michigan. The goal is to prioritize underserved areas and use federal dollars to expand and improve internet infrastructure. 

Part of the streetscape of downtown Wayland.
What’s all the hype about Wayland?
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March 21, 2024

Allegan County community receives $25,000 state grant to help "hype" its downtown, attracting more visitors and boosting its image on social media.

Veterans Memorial Park in Perry.
New playscape planned for Perry park damaged by 2023 tornado
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March 21, 2024

“Parks are a great way to bring members of a community together,” says Dan Gilmartin, CEO and Executive Director of the Michigan Municipal League. “Adding a playscape will create more opportunities for children and families to make memories, and it will positively impact the Perry community for generations to come.”  

Designs for 49 W. Chicago St. in downtown Coldwater.
Three historic buildings win grants for façade restoration projects in downtown Coldwater
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March 21, 2024

“The program committee was impressed by the quality of projects submitted and looks forward to seeing these historic renovations take place with the support of the MEDC,” says Audrey Tappenden, Director of Coldwater Main Street and the Branch County Economic Growth Alliance.

Community health worker Lindsay Bechtel
Community health worker on the job at Vantage Plastics
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March 19, 2024

In order to continue their mission of serving the community through sustainability, Standish based materials company Vantage Plastics is now partnering with the Central Michigan District Health Department (CMDHD) to integrate a community health worker (CHW) on site. 

Lavender Hill Farm in Boyne City. (File photo)
Michigan Agritourism Summit adds second day as registration opens for inaugural conference
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March 14, 2024

Details have been released as registration has opened up for the inaugural Michigan Agritourism Summit from Michigan State University Extension.

Plans to install new planter boxes and benches in downtown White Cloud could soon receive a financial boost.
These 10 Michigan small towns to compete for $50K in grants for innovative placemaking projects
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March 14, 2024

“With dozens of project entries, selecting only 10 finalists was difficult, but we’re excited to learn more about these projects from the community members most passionate about them,” says Brandon Hofmeister, president of the Consumers Energy Foundation.

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