Economic Development

Feature Story An attendee is wrapped in a Pride flag at at Allegan, Speak Up event.
Feature Story Masa Center Milpa
Feature Story Lakeside Park's splashpad.

Where to stay cool during the summer in St. Clair County


Longform The inaugural meeting of the Ypsi Fine Arts Club.
Feature Story A fundraiser for the "Big Annie" statue earlier this year at the Orpheum Theater in Hancock.
Feature Story Nicole Triplett, of Black Wall Street Kalamazoo, and Nicole Parker, of Sisters in Business
Innovation News A Walk With Friends group prepares to set out on a two-mile walk around Ypsilanti on June 21, 2025.
Feature Story Stacey Kornegay
Feature Story Huge CNC Machines at Tarus's factory in Sterling Heights.
Feature Story Julia Lemieux behind the bar at Shoey’s Long Bar.

As ICE plans to move into Baldwin prison, residents hope jobs will stay


Longform The START Collaborative's first retreat in January 2024.
Development News Rendering by MCSA Group Inc. and courtesy of Michigan Economic Development Corporation
Feature Story Guys & Dolls 50 Years
Feature Story The owners of the Three Bridges Distillery and Taproom.
Feature Story Cherry Republic's newest store has opened in Mackinaw City.

Cherry Republic opens store in Mackinaw City


Feature Story Digital rendering of the Lincoln Avenue Loft project in Port Huron.
Partner Content Emmett Township Park.

New grants boost placemaking in St. Clair County


Longform Kara Inmon, Darius Smith, and J.B. Ricks at the Food Folks Fun studio in Ypsi.
Feature Story This sandstone building in downtown Ishpeming has been dormant for more than 50 years.

Placemaking grant gives three U.P. cities a facelift


Feature Story Tim Klont is the CEO of MSHDA.