Upper Peninsula program helps moms with opioid use disorder have healthier pregnancies
The program's goal is to identify and address the social determinant of health needs that create barriers for women with opioid use disorder.
It’s time to plan your Michigan vacation
National Plan for Vacation Day is a reminder for Americans and Michiganders to plan their vacations for the rest of the year. Surveys show many Americans fail to use all of their vacation days in any given year.
This Albion manufacturer just broke ground on a $2M expansion: ‘We’re betting on future growth’
“We are confident in the growth of Caster Concepts, a success that’s driven by a combination of employing and engaging great people who have a long history of expertise in identifying and solving material-handling issues,” says Caster Concepts President Bill Dobbins.
EV manufacturer to expand operations in Charlotte, create 680 jobs
“We’re extremely proud to invest in electric vehicle production here in our home state of Michigan where our company has been headquartered for nearly 50 years,” says President and CEO Daryl Adams. “We are thankful to be part of the Charlotte community and look forward to bringing the future of fleets to our operations there.”
Michigan’s CCBHCs open mental health access to all
Michigan's 34 CCBHCs provide whole-person care by integrating physical health with a comprehensive range of mental health and substance use disorder services to vulnerable individuals no matter what a patients' income or insurance coverage.
Allergen awareness is always on the menu at Alcona Brew Haus
Sandy Arens set her brewpub and restaurant in Harrisville apart with thoughtful options that cater to those with dietary restrictions or limitations.
Walloon Lake’s newest village building: The Renwick
Commercial real estate developer Jonathan Borisch continues his efforts to rebuild the Village of Walloon Lake. His latest project is The Renwich, a multi-use development the includes condos and a grocery store.
New wine from Michigan Wine Collaborative to raise funds for inclusion efforts in the industry
“The DREAM Project is an important step in the unification of the Michigan wine industry providing opportunity and awareness to all people and a starting point for universal access to what Michigan wine offers in both employment and enjoyment of Michigan wine for all people,” says Chuck Jackson, chairman of the MWC’s Inclusion and Expansion Committee.
Economic development nonprofit seeks nominations for small biz awards in Cass and Van Buren counties
"Our team puts this on each year to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and drive that it takes to start and grow businesses in Cass and Van Buren Counties,” says Zach Morris, executive director of Market Van Buren.
Northern Michigan works to build supportive services for parents in “maternity care deserts”
Many in the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula live in areas with a serious lack of resources, facilities, and practitioners for pregnant people, new parents, and infants.
