Economic Development

A modular Hot 'n Now arrived in Wayland by truck and placed down by crane.

Northern Michigan entrepreneur utilizes modular building tech in bid to revive fast-food chain

"Today, we are one step closer to bringing the nostalgic Hot ‘n Now brand back with new refreshed elements," says Monica King, CEO of GLI. "It's very exciting to witness the assembly process and watch that iconic logo and red roof top it all off!"

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Anna Taylor shares affection with retired racing greyhounds that she fostered in her home in Traverse City. She has served as a foster through Greyhound Retirement Adoption Care and Education.
Traverse City area women use estate planning to set up endowment fund for animal welfare

Two Traverse City area woman worked with the Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation to set up their estates to fund a permanent animal welfare endowment. Beginning in September, animal rescue organizations can apply for funds to cover services like spaying and neutering, emergency and life-saving veterinarian surgeries, trap-neuter-release programs, foster program assistance, and education.

Sanilac County CMH CEO Wilbert Morris presents iPad to Sanilac County Sheriff Paul Rich
Meeting rural Michiganders’ mental health care needs

Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies like Sanilac County Community Mental Health innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.   

"We believe this center can serve as a demonstration site for what’s possible when a community chooses to invest in its children and its caregivers," says Jennifer Wixson, NCMC’s Early Childhood Education program coordinator.
New early learning center to show ‘what’s possible’ in childcare from this Petoskey campus

"We believe this center can serve as a demonstration site for what’s possible when a community chooses to invest in its children and its caregivers," says Jennifer Wixson, NCMC’s Early Childhood Education program coordinator.

Hillsdale Hospital launches Rural Health Strong campaign

Hillsdale Hospital has launched Rural Health Strong, a communications and advocacy campaign to promote the value of rural health and encourage the nation to take action toward preserving it.  

The Mason Public Library is located at 145 W. Ash St. in downtown Mason.
Mason wins $250K grant for historic preservation project

“The Certified Local Government program continues to be one of the strongest tools for supporting historic preservation projects at the local level,” says State Historic Preservation Officer Ryan M. Schumaker.

Monica Smith, Yevgenia Gazman, and Christine Sauvé, MIRC Detroit Office.
الهجمات على العائلات المهاجرة وما تعنيه لتعليم الطفولة المبكرة

في عام 2024، لاحظ معلمو الطفولة المبكرة في جنوب غرب ديترويت انخفاضًا كبيرًا في تسجيل الأطفال في مرحلة ما قبل المدرسة، وذلك بعد تصاعد نشاط تنفيذ قوانين الهجرة. وعلى الرغم من أن هذا الانخفاض لم يتم توثيقه رسميًا في ذلك الوقت، أفادت منظمات مجتمعية أن ما يقارب 15٪ من الطلاب تم سحبهم من برامج ما قبل المدرسة في المنطقة خلال أسابيع قليلة.

Ryan Yates, dad and Duncan Aviation engine line technician.
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.

Fresh produce on display at the market.
Supporting ‘Farm Stops’ across rural Michigan

Michigan's Farm to Family Program awarded nearly $350,000 in grants to several "farm stops" across the state. The "farm stops" are small markets selling locally grown fruits, vegetables and other products. 

Mateo Savedra.
Port Huron’s Urban Pioneer Program helps first-time home buyers plant roots

The Urban Pioneer Program in Port Huron is helping first-time, low- to moderate-income homebuyers become homeowners through $10,000 in down payment assistance and housing education. 

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