New toolkit helps Michigan communities design homes for everyone
A new statewide toolkit guides planners and developers to build accessible housing that supports aging residents and people with disabilities.
Hillsdale Hospital President and CEO earns national award for leadership excellence
The award recognizes national leaders in healthcare who demonstrate role-model leadership.
Historical Society of Michigan awards $55,000 to local history projects
Grants were awarded in communities large and small, ranging from a $637 grant to the Leslie Historical Society to a $2,500 maximum grant for the Schoolcraft County Historical Society.
More Than Medicine: How Michigan’s rural hospitals anchor their communities
Rural hospitals are the heartbeat of their small towns, often serving as the primary economic engine and the largest employer in the region.
Beyond the Ice: How Michigan is rewriting the rules of outdoor access
Over the past decade, the Michigan Ice Fest has become a proving ground for a broader shift unfolding across the state’s outdoor recreation landscape.
Revolin Sports turns sustainable vision into award-winning Holland pickleball company
From teenage tinkering to statewide recognition, Revolin Sports proves high-performance pickleball gear can also advance sustainability and circular design.
Lifting the ‘barrier of downpayment funds’: Calhoun County unveils Home Ownership Assistance Program
Calhoun County is investing $3 million in foreclosure funds through a partnership with Independent Bank to generate down payment and closing cost assistance for eligible homebuyers, turning past foreclosures into new opportunities for homeownership.
Motiv Bowling expansion will bring 90 new jobs and $9M investment to West Michigan
The project will create 90 jobs with starting wages of $24 per hour plus benefits
These Michigan communities were selected to host innovative placemaking projects in a ‘tricked out’ shipping container
Each installation will be unique to its host community as artists and organizations engage their neighbors through art and local culture.
The Art of the Harvest: Cultivating community through farming and creativity
Traverse City-based Crosshatch has been working since 2005 to create thriving rural communities rooted in vibrant culture and strong farming economies.
