Karen Kekelik owns IndiGrow with her husband, Steven. (IndiGrow)

Downtown Muskegon’s first cannabis microbusiness opens

IndiGrow will officially launch with a ribbon cutting on Friday, Jan. 6, with the Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce at 4 p.m., and a grand opening party and celebration on Saturday, Jan. 7.

Improvements on tap for Cheboygan locks and dam

Cheboygan's aging locks and dam -- part of a popular park -- are being upgraded as part of a statewide parks improvement program.  

The iBill Talking Banknote Identifier, is a small, handheld device that quickly identifies the bill’s denomination.
Currency readers available for Michiganders who are blind or visually impaired

Michiganders who are blind or visually impaired can now apply to receive an audible currency reader at no cost through the Michigan Braille and Talking Book Library.

Issue Media Group launches new publication ‘The Helm’’ serving Greater Sandusky Region

Issue Media Group is excited to announce the company’s latest online news platform – The Helm Sandusky. This publication will tell the stories of investment, innovation, entrepreneurship, and individuals that are shaping the Greater Sandusky Ohio region.

East Adrian project aims to bolster neighborhood

A $20 million plan to help a struggling Adrian neighborhood is one of the nation’s largest investments made in a rural community.

A year of living on the edge: looking over the precipice of the digital divide

We are now on the verge of great change, but many leaders are looking over the edge with uncertainty, unsure of taking that leap. That’s because broadband can be a complicated subject—one that requires deep knowledge and understanding of not only the technology but also the social issues surrounding the Digital Divide.

Solar panels are part of the village's SMART Park.
Cassopolis: A village reimagined

A rural community in southwestern Michigan looks for a brighter future, tapping grants and other monies to revamp its downtown and add new amenities, including a beach, a pier and a skate park.

TART Trails is extending Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail by nearly five miles and Rotary Charities of Traverse City is helping them do just that.
Rotary Charities commits $450K to five impactful projects in Northern Michigan

“The level of commitment to bringing this work to fruition is indicative of the importance of these issues to our community,” says Sakura Takano, CEO of Rotary Charities of Traverse City.

“This service is critically important to patients who need it — especially those who require routine or frequent scans — so having it available close to home can make a real difference in their health journey,” says Rachel Lott, director of marketing
Going mobile: Hillsdale Hospital finds an innovative solution to a pressing problem

“This service is critically important to patients who need it — especially those who require routine or frequent scans — so having it available close to home can make a real difference in their health journey,” says Rachel Lott, director of marketing and development for Hillsdale Hospital.

An artist rendition of a new creative hub designed to find new ways to explore the outdoors. 
Marquette outdoor innovation hub gets more money — $3 million

“By aligning its natural resources and assets with this economic moment, Michigan has a chance to lead the nation and establish the U.P. and Michigan as the center of excellence in outdoor recreation and mobility innovation,” said developer David Ollila. 

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