Economic Development

Feature Story Algonac residents Liz and Danny Walker started Ice Box Novelties in April 2021. In addition to peddling ice cream around the community, both balance full-time jobs. The Keel - Port HuronEntrepreneurship

Treats on the street: New ice cream peddling business comes to Algonac

Liz FredendallThursday, April 22, 2021
Feature Story Colorful selection of produce at the Coleman Community Market. Catalyst MidlandHealthy Communities

New Community Market opens in Coleman Family Center

Ron BeacomThursday, April 22, 2021
Feature Story Mackenzie Hopkins and Kaela Dolan, lifelong friends and now cousins, recently opened The Rebel Mamas storefront in downtown Midland at 126 Townsend St. Catalyst MidlandEntrepreneurship

The Rebel Mamas rock downtown Midland

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, April 22, 2021
Development News Sterling Heights Police Chief Dale Dwojakowski says additional police officers and a social worker position proposed in the city's latest budget will "bolster community policing efforts". Metromode - Metro DetroitHealthy Communities

Sterling Heights' budget proposes first full-time social worker, 7 additional police officers

Kate RoffThursday, April 22, 2021
Development News There are more than 100 nonprofits in the SHARE Detroit directory; the organization hopes to reach more than 250 by summer. Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

New online platform makes volunteering and donating to metro Detroit nonprofits easier

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 22, 2021
Development News Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor joined a live Zoom session to share a "day in his life" with teen residents. Metromode - Metro DetroitSustainability

Sterling Heights receives Tree City USA award, honors Arbor Day

Kate RoffThursday, April 22, 2021
Longform Erica Edwards. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

Local collective to launch zine of women of color's poetry about Ypsilanti

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 21, 2021
Longform A2EF DEI Internship Program participants Sabrina Xiao and Mohamed Said. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEquity

New internship program helps underrepresented students find "a place in tech" at Ann Arbor companies

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, April 21, 2021
Innovation News Gary Horton in front of his mural at Go! Ice Cream in Ypsilanti. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

New project encourages exploration of Ypsi's public art through writing prompts

Sarah RiggWednesday, April 21, 2021
Feature Story Goodbye Jerry Campbell Southwest MichiganCommunity Development

Jerry Campbell’s name is on news clippings and in the memories of generations of Kalamazoo-area folk

Al JonesTuesday, April 20, 2021
Feature Story A worker adds installation in a new Jubilee Ministries mixed-income housing project being built in Holland. The LakeshoreEquity

Community Foundation invests in Jubilee housing with line of credit

Andrea GoodellMonday, April 19, 2021
Feature Story Good Samaritan Ministries is administering the MSHDA COVID-19 eviction diversion program. Pictured (from left) are Good Sam team members Virgenmina Calo, Jessi Christensen, and Andrew Zokoe. The LakeshoreHealthy Communities

Hundreds kept housed during COVID by eviction diversion program in Ottawa County

Andrea GoodellSaturday, April 17, 2021
Development News A cyclist takes the the pump park at Hines Park bike park for a ride. Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

Hines Park's new bike park is proving to be a popular attraction for Wayne County cyclists

David SandsFriday, April 16, 2021
Feature Story Steve Harryman The LakeshoreHealthy Communities

How hope and joy can be found in the darkest times

Steve HarrymanThursday, April 15, 2021
Longform Members of the cycling group Spoke Junkies head off on their bi-weekly ride from River's Edge Brewing Company in Milford. The Keel - Port HuronEconomic Development

Studies show major economic benefits from parks and trails – and Michigan leaders are catching on

Patrick DunnThursday, April 15, 2021
Longform Members of the cycling group Spoke Junkies head off on their bi-weekly ride from River's Edge Brewing Company in Milford. Metromode - Metro DetroitEconomic Development

Studies show major economic benefits from parks and trails – and Michigan leaders are catching on

Patrick DunnThursday, April 15, 2021
Longform Members of the cycling group Spoke Junkies head off on their bi-weekly ride from River's Edge Brewing Company in Milford. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEconomic Development

Studies show major economic benefits from parks and trails – and Michigan leaders are catching on

Patrick DunnThursday, April 15, 2021
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