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.
“Marcellus has identified its desired direction for the future and has a plan to achieve its goals for the community," said MEDC Senior Vice President of Economic Development Incentives and Services Michele Wildman.
"This grant allows us to provide a 50% scholarship to female leaders for professional development programs, removing a cost-prohibitive barrier to entry, and creating greater access," said Brenda McLellan, Vice President of Investor Engagement for Traverse Connect.
A new report released by the Michigan Office of Rural Prosperity provides a guide for rural communities across the state to thrive.
Block by Block spoke with Lansing and Detroit organizations on how they’re addressing the need for single-family housing in their communities. Building Community Value, based in Detroit, and the Capital Area Housing Partnership, based in Lansing, share their perspectives of the needs and how their resources are serving as building blocks for a better housing ecosystem.
Upbound Staffing helps prepare job candidates living with autism for all parts of a career search and assists businesses in making their work environments more inclusive.
“For many of Michigan’s small communities, funding for one big project can make the difference for years of business attraction, economic development, and population growth,” says Brandon Hofmeister, president of the Consumers Energy Foundation.
“We believe that the TNHDAP will make a real, lasting impact to tribes across Michigan,” says Jamie Stuck, United Tribes of Michigan president. “We know that everyone deserves a safe and affordable home, and our partnership with MSHDA and FHLBank Indianapolis helps tribal nations get closer to that reality.”
There are two common models for childcare in our country: Childcare centers, and home-based care. In Northport, they're testing a hybrid approach.
Citizens Research Council, Michigan Municipal League, and Detroit Hispanic Development Corporation weigh in on state's housing needs, regional, minority-driven resources, and development within individual communities.
The Thunder Bay Theatre, the only year-round professional theater in northeast Michigan, vows to continue with long-planned renovations, despite a setback because of an early December fire.
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