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Block by Block
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Statewide
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Block by Block
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Cyber Security
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Girl Scouts SE Michigan Team Up
Good Food
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Preserving Michigan
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Courtney Jerome
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
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With 15 years of professional media experience, Courtney Jerome has found a passion for storytelling and showcasing our region in a positive light. She's written stories for television broadcasts, numerous magazines, and digital publications. In addition, she owns a boutique creative marketing agency that focuses on social media, photo, and video storytelling for small businesses across Michigan and the country —
courtneyjeromemedia.com
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