A startup bootcamp held previously by 20Fathoms.

Traverse City hub offers more programs for entrepreneurs in Northwest Michigan

20Fathoms, a tech startup incubator, has expanded its free educational offerings to help launch more startup businesses in Northwest Michigan.

The race is on in Sault Ste. Marie to raise money for a permanent pavilion at the International 500

A permanent pavilion on the grounds of the International 500 in Sault Ste. Marie would provide a warm spot for fans to watch the popular winter race. Officials hope to raise $50,000 and receive a matching grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.

Bay City powers ahead, exceeding state goals for green energy

Bay City Electric Light & Power offers free energy check-ups to customers who want to reduce their utility bills.  

MMA Executive Director Kirk Hallman.
The Muskegon Museum of Art unveils $15.4M expansion

The Muskegon Museum of Art will unveil a $15.4 million expansion, the Bennett-Schmidt Pavilion, that doubles the museum’s size and redefines its role as a national arts destination.

Michigan student loan repayment program helping to tackle mental health workforce shortage

Michigan has long faced a critical shortage of mental health professionals, impacting access to vital care for communities across the state. To address this growing challenge, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) launched the Behavioral Health Now Loan Repayment Program, a strategic initiative aimed at attracting and retaining mental health professionals by alleviating the financial burden of student loans.

Phase II of North Central's CATEE project, which begins in early 2025, includes the razing of the college’s 59-year-old Technology Building, transforming it into an expanded, state-of-the-art Technology Center.
Groundbreaking ceremony set for new 11,750 sq. ft. tech center at this school’s Petoskey campus

“We are working to build a year-round economy in Northern Michigan so our kids can find meaningful work here at home,” says Sen. John Damoose.

Pivot Roasters coffee beans tumble in a drum roaster.
Pivot Roasters: A Blue Water Area business with global roots

Local entrepreneur Rachael Odish shares her journey launching Pivot Roasters, a Port Huron-based business offering high-quality coffee products worldwide.

CW Marsh owner Dan Wehrwein (right)  stands with a company employee to showcase a prototype seal designed for the Hoover Dam project.
Muskegon manufacturer carries forward a 125-year legacy

Established in 1900, Muskegon's oldest manufacturer produces durable leather seals, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation.  

(From left) Keith Rothstein, Menaka Abel, and Wooyoung Jung
Lakeshore Advantage adds fresh expertise to drive regional growth

Lakeshore Advantage welcomes three industry leaders to its board, adding expertise in energy, retail, and food processing industries.  

Big Abe LeBlanc in front of the truck he used to deliver fresh fish to customers.
Big Abe’s Net

What happened on a September morning more than three decades to change fishing on the Great Lakes forever? 

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