$2 million waterfront plaza planned for Benton Harbor
Benton Harbor is redeveloping a stretch of waterfront site as community space, with plans for a water taxi dock, kayak launch, and fishing area.
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Revving up: The transformative experience of the Gilmore Garage Works program
The Gilmore Car Museum is more than a collection of polished antique cars. The well-known museum in Hickory Corners offers hands-on automotive restoration and maintenance education to youth in southwest Michigan.
Cassopolis reimagines childcare
Cassopolis returns to the imagination to come up with solutions to a shortage of childcare workers and childcare options in the Cass County community.
Improvements planned for riverfront park in downtown Allegan
“This project will create a new space in Downtown Allegan that is inclusive of all users and modernize a beloved community place,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
Traverse City contractor wins national award and gives credit to this Michigan business accelerator
"The APEX Accelerator BidMatch service continues to be the cornerstone of GLEC's market surveillance and business capture activities, providing equal or better results when compared to the various commercially available paid services,” says Bill Arnold, GLEC Manager of Business Development.
Small ports welcome uptick in Great Lakes cruises
Interest in cruising the Great Lakes continues to grow, and small ports along Michigan's vast shoreline are welcoming more passengers. They're disembarking to explore downtowns, historic sites and natural landmarks.
Jail release simulation exercise illustrates obstacles to reentering the community
First-of-its-kind simulation aims to teach law enforcement, county officials and others about the challenges incarcerated people face when they return to society.
Northern Michigan health system wins award for street medicine program, donates $300K for expansion
“As our unhoused population has continued to grow in northern Michigan, we want to ensure that folks have access to the health care services they need when they are the most vulnerable to significant or chronic health issues,” said Ed Ness, Munson Healthcare President and CEO.
Community stakeholders gather in Gaylord for Michigan’s first-ever Rural Prosperity Summit
“By bringing together rural leaders from across the state to collaborate and utilize the Roadmap to Rural Prosperity as our foundation, we can support solutions to address a wide range of needs,” says Sarah Lucas, director of LEO’s Office of Rural Prosperity.
Q & A with rural hospital leaders
The COVID-19 pandemic’s effects are still being felt in health care systems across the nation. It's the same in rural Michigan communities. We spoke with Munson Healthcare and Trinity Health Grand Haven and Shelby Hospital to hear their perspectives, concerns, and future outlooks.
Revving up: The transformative experience of the Gilmore Garage Works program
The Gilmore Car Museum is more than a collection of polished antique cars. The well-known museum in Hickory Corners offers hands-on automotive restoration and maintenance education to youth in southwest Michigan.
Cassopolis reimagines childcare
Cassopolis returns to the imagination to come up with solutions to a shortage of childcare workers and childcare options in the Cass County community.
Improvements planned for riverfront park in downtown Allegan
“This project will create a new space in Downtown Allegan that is inclusive of all users and modernize a beloved community place,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
Traverse City contractor wins national award and gives credit to this Michigan business accelerator
"The APEX Accelerator BidMatch service continues to be the cornerstone of GLEC's market surveillance and business capture activities, providing equal or better results when compared to the various commercially available paid services,” says Bill Arnold, GLEC Manager of Business Development.
Small ports welcome uptick in Great Lakes cruises
Interest in cruising the Great Lakes continues to grow, and small ports along Michigan's vast shoreline are welcoming more passengers. They're disembarking to explore downtowns, historic sites and natural landmarks.
Jail release simulation exercise illustrates obstacles to reentering the community
First-of-its-kind simulation aims to teach law enforcement, county officials and others about the challenges incarcerated people face when they return to society.
Northern Michigan health system wins award for street medicine program, donates $300K for expansion
“As our unhoused population has continued to grow in northern Michigan, we want to ensure that folks have access to the health care services they need when they are the most vulnerable to significant or chronic health issues,” said Ed Ness, Munson Healthcare President and CEO.
Community stakeholders gather in Gaylord for Michigan’s first-ever Rural Prosperity Summit
“By bringing together rural leaders from across the state to collaborate and utilize the Roadmap to Rural Prosperity as our foundation, we can support solutions to address a wide range of needs,” says Sarah Lucas, director of LEO’s Office of Rural Prosperity.
Q & A with rural hospital leaders
The COVID-19 pandemic’s effects are still being felt in health care systems across the nation. It's the same in rural Michigan communities. We spoke with Munson Healthcare and Trinity Health Grand Haven and Shelby Hospital to hear their perspectives, concerns, and future outlooks.
