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MSU Names De Grins Oer Dairy 2026 Dairy Farm of the Year

The award recognizes farms that demonstrate excellence in management, innovation and leadership within Michigan’s dairy industry.

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Timber Products’ new Munising Components facility redefines manufacturing in the U.P. 

Munising Components is one of the first operations in the country to connect a primary sawmill directly to a fully automated hardwood component line.

Entrepreneur creates waterproof gear for outdoor enthusiasts with help from the St. Clair EDA

Aaron Hulett found the resources he needed to release his new company, P39 Adventure Gear, by working with the EDA of St. Clair County.

Traverse City breaks ground on $29M freshwater research center 

Ground has been broken on a $28.9 million facility for freshwater education and blue tech innovation.

Native American entrepreneurs invited to apply for IndigiPitch Business Pitch Competition in Petoskey

IndigiPitch Business Pitch Competition open to Native American entrepreneurs.

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From axe throwing to virtual reality games, Reality Check is one-stop shop for entertainment

Want to go axe throwing? Reality Check can help. How about trying a game of “foot pool”? They’ve got that too. Don’t have a babysitter? No problem. There’s a toddler play area.  

Matt Smith, trout fishing in northern Michigan
Profile Q & A with Matt Smith, Outdoorsman/Realtor

Matt Smith is an outdoorsman and a businessman. He’s been able to combine what he loves doing with earning a living. In our Profile Q & A, we learn why Matt loves to hunt and fish, and we get his thoughts on the value of recreational property and what it means to our economy.

Legacy Building in Downtown Bay City earns statewide honors for historic preservation

Developer Jenifer Acosta says she keeps one eye on preservation and another one on community building when she renovates a structure.  

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