EDA: More than 800 jobs, $167M in regional investments made in 2021
"During the continued challenges of a health pandemic in 2021, our organization is pleased to see our region continue to prosper with solid economic growth,” says Dan Casey.
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Michigan works to reverse rising substance use disorder during pandemic
Across Michigan, health professionals are racing to understand which communities have been hit hardest by substance use disorder during the pandemic – and how to turn the trend back around.
Welcome to Rural Innovation eXchange!
A new project of Issue Media Group, RIX focuses on the talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation and community development that is moving rural Michigan forward. Our goal is to identify and lift up the innovative people who are leading impactful work in rural Michigan.
The UP hosts epic dog sled race this weekend
One of the country's epic dog-sled races -- the UP200 -- is held every February in the Upper Peninsula. A qualifier for the legendary Iditarod, the UP200 lures about 20 mushers every year and draws thousands of people to the start and finish in Marquette.
Mobile museum sees Black history on the move in Michigan
Detroit-born Khalid el-Hakim’s mobile museum has evolved into one of the biggest collections of African American history and artifacts in the country. Now the pioneer in Black Museum Studies is touring Michigan, from Bloomfield Hills to Beaver Island.
Conservationist leaves $5 million to Jackson nature center
“This gift is why organizations like ours exist, so people have a vehicle to do what Myrna Berlet did, to think about the communities where they lived and worked and owned small businesses and loved."
Lack of broadband access is a barrier to health care – and Michigan is aiming to eliminate it
COVID-19 exposed Michigan's digital divide, and its sobering effect on residents' ability to access health care during the pandemic. But efforts are underway to address it.
New coworking space opens in downtown Gaylord
“With the Arts Gallery being right here, it really allows our members to be surrounded by all this creative work made by local artists. I hope some creativity percolates in our members."
Blue Water entrepreneur starts photography and branding biz to help lift fellow small businesses
“I wanted to give back. And living downtown, I wanted to show off all the cool things happening here,” says Cecelia Shuler, founder of Downtown Imaging Co.
Thumb Coast Kitchens opens to the public: ‘An integral part of the entrepreneurial ecosystem’
“I’m really excited about the opening of the kitchen at Grace Episcopal Church. It opens doors for many new business owners as well as those who are currently running an established business,” says kitchen coordinator Daysha Woodley.
Michigan works to reverse rising substance use disorder during pandemic
Across Michigan, health professionals are racing to understand which communities have been hit hardest by substance use disorder during the pandemic – and how to turn the trend back around.
Welcome to Rural Innovation eXchange!
A new project of Issue Media Group, RIX focuses on the talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation and community development that is moving rural Michigan forward. Our goal is to identify and lift up the innovative people who are leading impactful work in rural Michigan.
The UP hosts epic dog sled race this weekend
One of the country's epic dog-sled races -- the UP200 -- is held every February in the Upper Peninsula. A qualifier for the legendary Iditarod, the UP200 lures about 20 mushers every year and draws thousands of people to the start and finish in Marquette.
Mobile museum sees Black history on the move in Michigan
Detroit-born Khalid el-Hakim’s mobile museum has evolved into one of the biggest collections of African American history and artifacts in the country. Now the pioneer in Black Museum Studies is touring Michigan, from Bloomfield Hills to Beaver Island.
Conservationist leaves $5 million to Jackson nature center
“This gift is why organizations like ours exist, so people have a vehicle to do what Myrna Berlet did, to think about the communities where they lived and worked and owned small businesses and loved."
Lack of broadband access is a barrier to health care – and Michigan is aiming to eliminate it
COVID-19 exposed Michigan's digital divide, and its sobering effect on residents' ability to access health care during the pandemic. But efforts are underway to address it.
New coworking space opens in downtown Gaylord
“With the Arts Gallery being right here, it really allows our members to be surrounded by all this creative work made by local artists. I hope some creativity percolates in our members."
Blue Water entrepreneur starts photography and branding biz to help lift fellow small businesses
“I wanted to give back. And living downtown, I wanted to show off all the cool things happening here,” says Cecelia Shuler, founder of Downtown Imaging Co.
Thumb Coast Kitchens opens to the public: ‘An integral part of the entrepreneurial ecosystem’
“I’m really excited about the opening of the kitchen at Grace Episcopal Church. It opens doors for many new business owners as well as those who are currently running an established business,” says kitchen coordinator Daysha Woodley.
