Culinary school plants seeds of Farm to Table
Offering a farm-to-table class, the Great Lakes Culinary Institute teaches aspiring chefs an appreciation of local food and helps them build relationships with farmers.
Startup incubator expands its reach across northwest Michigan
After helping more than 200 entrepreneurs launch their businesses, Traverse City-based 20Fathoms is expanding its reach across northwest lower Michigan.
Houghton’s waterfront ‘vision’ earns honors from Michigan Municipal League
Houghton is the second U.P. community to earn the Community Excellence Award from the Michigan Municipal League. The Keweenaw Peninsula city was honored for the transformation of its waterfront and improved connections to the downtown and the community.
Smartzone: How a state-run tool is helping businesses reach new technological heights
A new tool based in Port Huron is helping businesses get the support they need to keep growing.
International partnership awards $5M to MSU for new crop resilience research center
"Today's global challenges demand unprecedented collaboration and innovation," says Alejandro Adem, president of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada.
These 11 conservation and restoration projects win funding support in Michigan
“These projects will benefit communities and wildlife that depend on a healthy Great Lakes ecosystem,” says U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Midwest Regional Director Will Meeks.
Downtown improvements help Allegan draw new businesses and visitors
With a fresh streetscape and improved infrastructure, Allegan is welcoming new businesses and visitors alike. The southwestern Michigan city is also home to vibrant community programming and a notable craft beer scene.
Partner Partner Content Northern Initiatives helps rural entrepreneurs build businesses, community
Northern Initiatives, a nonprofit lender with a mission to support underserved entrepreneurs, helped restaurateur Tarra Hurlburt open the Port Hope Diner, helping to make the Thumb community a destination.
Study draws a picture of the possibilities at the former Karn site in Hampton Township
A comprehensive study, titled "Where the River Meets the Bay," calls for transforming the former Dan E. Karn Generating Plant site into a public space featuring outdoor recreation areas, natural habitat, mixed-use development, and a clean energy complex.
Allegan selected as a host site for a CEDAM Fellow
“The addition of a CEDAM fellow to the City of Allegan team will help us achieve our full economic development potential, especially as we address housing in our community” said Joel Dye, City Manager for the City of Allegan. “We are thankful to the Allegan County Community Foundation for their support of this project.”
