Created with intention and rooted in family values, Four Suns Farm opens to the Mt. Pleasant community this summer. Offering yoga, workshops, lavender products, and peaceful experiences in nature, Tom and Stephanie Olver have cultivated more than just crops—they’ve created a space for connection. Learn about the family’s inspiration, upcoming events, and how this new local destination is growing something meaningful for all.
Valerie Orr brings an educator’s perspective and collaborative spirit to her role as executive director of the Community Foundation of Monroe County.
Brutal storms have wreaked havoc across Michigan in recent years. Stepping into help in the wake of these disasters is the nonprofit After the Storm. Although fairly new, the organization has helped thousands of families cope financially, logistically and emotionally from the aftermath of weather events.
The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan hosts its annual Small Town and Rural Development Conference June 9-11 at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville.
"It was really important to me as a community member to do what I can to support our local businesses and make our downtown vibrant, inviting, and include everybody," says Lauren Carlson, owner of The Piping Plover in Manistee.
“City Square Park will create a vibrant gathering space for the community of Fennville where there once was vacancy,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
As winters become shorter and seasons increasingly erratic, outdoor recreation in West Michigan is experiencing significant changes. Local leaders are exploring innovative methods to maintain year-round connections to nature through the revitalization of ski resorts, the enhancement of trail systems, and the introduction of new warm-weather activities.
Visiting a national park in the U.P. or lower Michigan this summer? Staffing issues have been a concern at national parks across the country in the wake of federal budget cuts. How will Michigan parks handle hordes of tourists?
Housing Forward has been named the lead for Region G’s housing initiative, aiming to improve affordability and access across eight counties under Michigan’s Statewide Housing Plan.
Enrollment in PreK for All is now open for all families, no matter their income. The program operates across a mixed delivery system, including local school districts, public charter schools, private child care providers, Head Start programs, and community-based organizations.
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