A childcare solution: Marquette County to expand home-based childcare
The Marquette County Childcare Coalition is launching a pilot program this spring to help new home-based childcare providers learn how to start and run a successful business.
Billerud funding included in state budget
“This is a monumental victory for the Upper Peninsula,” says state Rep. Greg Markkanen, who represents the 110th District. “Due to this investment, at least 1,240 jobs will be retained at the Escanaba facility."
Entrepreneurial program for veterans coming to Muskegon
Michigan Veteran Entrepreneur (MVE)-Lab will be coming to Muskegon to offer veterans the opportunity to become entrepreneurs
St. Clair business Breadventures is on the rise
Born and raised in St. Clair, Jess Hill opened her home-based business Breadventures just over a year ago and has been rapidly growing her business since then.
be nice. business program boosting mental health in Michigan’s workplaces
The Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan’s be nice. business program brings mental health to the workplace.
(Em)powering students: Training future recreational vehicle mechanics
With boat and recreational vehicle mechanics high in demand, Pellston Area Schools steps up to offer students PowerSports Technology.
Tread Lightly: Cadillac promotes responsible outdoor recreation
“We want to be proactive and promote responsible recreation,” said Kathy Morin, executive director of the Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau. “We want to encourage tourism and encourage visitation; however, we want people to be responsible and safe and help maintain our recreation assets for years to come.”
Ironwood co-op uses grant to expand offerings
Federal grant money helps Ironwood's downtown co-op spruce things up and add more freezers, with the aim to offer customers more food options.
Why Coldwater encourages its downtown businesses to apply for next round of Match on Main grants
“The Match on Main program is special because it provides direct cash support to businesses for projects that help them grow, become more efficient, and even start up in their local downtown,” says Audrey Tappenden, Economic Development Coordinator and Main Street Director for the City of Coldwater.
$4.8M mixed-use development to provide new housing, commercial space in downtown DeWitt
"The Lofts @ 110 will come to life on the most visible parcel in the heart of downtown DeWitt and is a critical piece of development to further our mission of creating a vibrant downtown district,” says DeWitt City Administrator Daniel Coss.
