Local health statistics are a click away as community health dashboards proliferate in Michigan
Community health dashboards are readily available online resources that compile various health data for different regions.
These 4 rural Michigan communities are latest to be designated as ‘Redevelopment Ready’ from state
The month of October has proven to be a fruitful one for the economic development teams of four different rural communities.
Innovative mobility programs in Ionia and Marlette among winners of Equitable Mobility Challenge
“This important funding program will help address mobility gaps and other barriers to underserved areas of the state, particularly for senior citizens, individuals with disabilities and veterans,” says State Transportation Director Bradley C. Wieferich.
Vacant Monitor Township machine shop comes back to life with the arrival of Progressive Mechnical
Progressive Mechanical – a Clawson-based firm that designs, builds and installs mechanical processing and fire protection systems – expects to employ about 25 union workers in its new Monitor Township facility.
Michigan barns find new life as wedding venues
Farms, barns and ranches are among the favored venues for weddings these days. The appeal? Serene and rustic settings. Entrepreneurs across rural Michigan have tapped into this trend, renovating barns into wedding and event venues.
An adventurous, low-frequency life: Creating straw bale home and farm from scratch at Solfed Farms
Not everyone can live off the grid in a home made of straw. Larissa Touloupas and her husband Ondrej Pekarovic are seeking to do just that. She says, "I think you can do it with minimum inputs if you're creative and if you're willing to be uncomfortable."
In the U.P., a new, sustainable approach to off-grid glamping
Michigan-based Electric Outdoors, Inc., is testing its sustainable glamping platform in a remote spot in the U.P. The new platform is entirely sustainable and does not rely on other energy sources to provide comfort.
Farming, family, and the future: Inside the lives of mid Michigan’s next agricultural leaders
Ashleigh Bryant, Tyrel Hoover, and Kenny Daniels, three young Michiganders raised around agriculture, are continuing their family farming traditions. Through programs like Future Farmers of America (FFA), they found their way back to agriculture, fostering their growth and connection to their roots.
Affordable housing options expand with Holland’s Lakewood Place Apartment Village groundbreaking
To be completed in phases in 2025 and 2026, Lakewood Place Apartment Village will be one of the region’s largest mixed-income housing developments alongside commercial and park space, creating a connectivity along Holland Township's Lakewood Boulevard.
Mini-grants available for projects that create ‘ripple effect’ along the Chain of Lakes Watershed
"Through this program, we’ve been able to extend our efforts in protecting our waterways by supporting projects that have made a significant positive impact on our watershed," says Deana Jerdee, Paddle Antrim Executive Director.
