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“We’re excited to revitalize this significant historic structure,” says Sue Damron, president & CEO of 19 Zero 9 and Schuler’s Restaurant.

Construction begins on redevelopment of this historic building in downtown Marshall

“We’re excited to revitalize this significant historic structure,” says Sue Damron, president & CEO of 19 Zero 9 and Schuler’s Restaurant.

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How 2 farms preserved agricultural legacy amidst push for development

Owning a family farm in one of Michigan’s fastest-growing counties means that there’s pressure to turn agricultural land into residential. An Ottawa County program helped protect these farms from development.   

Connor Sports
March Madness: NCAA tournament courts built in the U.P.

The real star of March Madness is not the winning college basketball team -- or an individual player -- but the custom-built center court. The floors are made out of maple by Connor Sports in Iron County and shipped to arenas, where the company's agile team pieces the court together. 

Mapping a better future for broadband in Michigan

State and nonprofit officials are encouraging local governments and residents to review a map of internet coverage in Michigan. The goal is to prioritize underserved areas and use federal dollars to expand and improve internet infrastructure. 

Part of the streetscape of downtown Wayland.
What’s all the hype about Wayland?

Allegan County community receives $25,000 state grant to help "hype" its downtown, attracting more visitors and boosting its image on social media.

Veterans Memorial Park in Perry.
New playscape planned for Perry park damaged by 2023 tornado

“Parks are a great way to bring members of a community together,” says Dan Gilmartin, CEO and Executive Director of the Michigan Municipal League. “Adding a playscape will create more opportunities for children and families to make memories, and it will positively impact the Perry community for generations to come.”  

Designs for 49 W. Chicago St. in downtown Coldwater.
Three historic buildings win grants for façade restoration projects in downtown Coldwater

“The program committee was impressed by the quality of projects submitted and looks forward to seeing these historic renovations take place with the support of the MEDC,” says Audrey Tappenden, Director of Coldwater Main Street and the Branch County Economic Growth Alliance.

Plans to install new planter boxes and benches in downtown White Cloud could soon receive a financial boost.
These 10 Michigan small towns to compete for $50K in grants for innovative placemaking projects

“With dozens of project entries, selecting only 10 finalists was difficult, but we’re excited to learn more about these projects from the community members most passionate about them,” says Brandon Hofmeister, president of the Consumers Energy Foundation.

Lavender Hill Farm in Boyne City. (File photo)
Michigan Agritourism Summit adds second day as registration opens for inaugural conference

Details have been released as registration has opened up for the inaugural Michigan Agritourism Summit from Michigan State University Extension.

The G-M Wood Products facility in Newaygo.
Wood products manufacturer expands in Newaygo

“We are bringing a new technology on site that we previously sourced from out of state and overseas. We firmly believe that the value of automated USA manufacturing will continue to increase over the coming years,” says Kevin Karrip, who is vice president of G-M Wood Products in Newaygo.

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