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CMU to build commercial food prep training center
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, October 10, 2019
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The Great Lakes Bay Region wants you to come home in October
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Thursday, September 19, 2019
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State of attraction: The focus on attraction, developing and retaining talent in the Great Lakes Bay
Jenni Bush
Thursday, September 19, 2019
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After a year since launching downtown, local donut company moves on campus
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, September 12, 2019
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Young entrepreneurs: Owner of Clare’s 500 District proves age is no barrier to success
Gabrielle Haiderer
Thursday, September 12, 2019
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Employee wellness and community involvement among goals of Corporate Cup Challenge on Island Park
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, September 05, 2019
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Young entrepreneurs: CMU instructor balances work and family opening Mt. Pleasant School of Dance
Gabrielle Haiderer
Thursday, September 05, 2019
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Enjoy a staycation or vacation in Isabella County at one of these charming Bed & Breakfasts
Holly Harris
Thursday, August 22, 2019
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Back to school: Homes within walking distance to campus
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, August 22, 2019
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Mid Michigan College increases scope of Advanced Integrated Manufacturing program
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, August 15, 2019
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Kathy Roberts
Thursday, August 08, 2019
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All hands on deck: Region welcomes the inaugural Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational
Courtney Soule
Thursday, July 25, 2019
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Established café rebrands itself with new name and improved menu in historic downtown Clare
MJ Galbraith
Thursday, July 18, 2019
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CMU approved to offer online classes for nursing program
MJ Galbraith
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
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Renovations underway and ahead of schedule at Mid Michigan's Harrison campus
MJ Galbraith
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
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It's Farmers Market season: First of two Mt. Pleasant markets to open this week
MJ Galbraith
Tuesday, June 04, 2019
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Food trucks scheduled to roll into Mt. Pleasant each Friday this summer
MJ Galbraith
Tuesday, June 04, 2019
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Better, not bigger: Restoration work planned for historic hotel in downtown Clare
MJ Galbraith
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
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May days: Springtime real estate check in Mt. Pleasant
MJ Galbraith
Tuesday, May 07, 2019
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City encouraged by high levels of public participation in Master Planning process
MJ Galbraith
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
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