‘A bold vision’ for four northern Michigan counties
The Northern Lakes Economic Alliance has unveiled a strategic plan to guide economic development and prosperity in four Northern Michigan counties.
Springfield Twp. Parks and Recreation collaborates with Oakland County to preserve natural assets
“Once those ecosystems are lost, they can’t be recreated,” says Sarah Richmond of Springfield Township Parks and Recreation. The township collaborates with Oakland County Parks on projects to steward land in northern Oakland County.
Brown City company among 30 grant winners working to bolster Michigan’s circular economy
“The Circular Economy Grants fund innovation and collaboration to reimagine the reuse and recycling of materials,” says Matt Flechter, recycling markets specialist with EGLE.
Theaters, depots, and more: 11 Michigan sites added to National Register of Historic Places in ’24
“The National Register recognition of the Vicksburg Union Depot is a remarkable achievement for our small community,” says Leah Milowe, museum administrator and curator at the Vicksburg Historical Society and Historic Village.
New app helps make recycling easier for Isabella County residents
Most of us mean well when we try to recycle, but sometimes it’s hard to do correctly. It can be overwhelming to understand what materials we should recycle, trash, or donate, but a new app is making it that much easier for Isabella County residents. The Isabella County Material Recovery Facility in Mt. Pleasant has launched the Recycle Coach app to help educate residents how to correctly dispose of their waste.
Kimball Township works with Community Foundation to purchase land for canoe and kayak launch park
One of Kimball Township’s unique parks and recreation assets is about to become more accessible for residents and visitors alike. The Community Foundation of St. Clair County has purchased privately owned land on both sides of the Black River to develop a park featuring a canoe and kayak launch.
How an unused dental chair sparked an inclusive clinic at a Cleveland juvenile detention center
MedWish Medworks turned an unused dental chair into inclusive dentistry for youth at Cuyahoga Juvenile Detention Center, providing critical care for long-neglected health needs.
New mental health crisis center offers stress-free treatment environment — and house calls, too
The newly opened Grand Traverse Mental Health Crisis and Access Center has begun rolling out programs, beginning with an urgent care center to help people experiencing mental health crises.
Partner Partner Content Northern Initiatives celebrates 30 years of supporting Michigan small businesses
Northern Initiatives, a nonprofit lender with a mission to support underserved entrepreneurs, celebrates its 30th anniversary, while reaching a milestone in lending.
From Munising to Memphis: Two brothers’ journey to winemaking in rural Michigan
Brothers Mike and Jeff Dausey have transformed a former wine shop and antique store into a flourishing winery in a rural area northeast of Metro Detroit.
