Free trees offered to help clean up water on six Southwest Michigan lakes

A pilot program offers shrubs and trees for lakeside planting in Southwest Michigan.

New event celebrates Ludington’s lumbering past

Ludington unveils new festival to celebrate the city's rich lumbering heritage.

Soda maker leaves big city to establish world headquarters in nearby small town
Native American entrepreneurs invited to apply for IndigiPitch Business Pitch Competition in Petoskey

IndigiPitch Business Pitch Competition open to Native American entrepreneurs.

Wheatland Music Festival brings arts and community to Remus

In rural Mecosta County, the annual Wheatland Music Festival offers "a break from our world," showcasing a variety of music, dance, and juried arts and crafts. The beloved festival also gives back to the community, which has been part of its mission since its humble beginnings 50-plus years ago.

A modular Hot 'n Now arrived in Wayland by truck and placed down by crane.
Northern Michigan entrepreneur utilizes modular building tech in bid to revive fast-food chain

"Today, we are one step closer to bringing the nostalgic Hot ‘n Now brand back with new refreshed elements," says Monica King, CEO of GLI. "It's very exciting to witness the assembly process and watch that iconic logo and red roof top it all off!"

Pictured from left to right: Saugatuck Township Treasurer Jon Helmrich, Saugatuck Township Trustee Brenda Marcy, Saugatuck Township Manager Daniel DeFranco, and Maryjo Lemanski, founder of the Saugatuck Douglas Fennville Arts Initiative.
Saugatuck Township’s first public art seen as ‘start of something bigger’

A bold new sculpture in Saugatuck Township blends safety, art, and vision, marking the community’s commitment to beauty and innovation.

906 Day celebrates life in the U.P.

The annual celebration of all things U.P. occurs on Sept. 6, a nod to the region's distinctive area code. 906 Day celebrates the U.P.'s cherished way of life, close-knit communities, natural beauty and more. 

Carla Flanders of CMF Marketing & Events has been selected for a 2025 Comcast RISE grant.
Comcast supports growth with 100 grants for West Michigan entrepreneurs

Now in its fifth year, Comcast RISE delivers $160 million nationwide, including 100 new grant packages in Grand Rapids and Muskegon.

From seed to storefront: Battle Creek’s first food co-op to open in September

Uproot Market and Eatery, Battle Creek’s first community-owned food co-op, is set to open this fall, aiming to provide fresh, local, and affordable food to underserved neighborhoods while fostering community ownership and food equity.

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