Economic Development

Feature Story Small-Aaron

West Michigan embraces inclusion as autism diagnoses rise


Feature Story Chasity Fedon (left) participated in the Summer Youth Career Readiness Program last summer and said it gave her the tools and confidence to earn her first paycheck. Pictured with her manager her manager, Alysa Hoy, she is still employed there.

Summer career program expands to serve more youth


Feature Story Jennifer Owens, President, Lakeshore Advantage and Jeff Stutz, CFO, MillerKnoll

Business leaders launch plan to power Lakeshore growth


Feature Story During a recent Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce event, Comcast kicked off its latest round of RISE grants and support packages to help 100 Grand Rapids and Muskegon small businesses grow, innovate, and thrive.
Feature Story Allegan County Prosecutor Mike Villar.
Feature Story "Waves of Pride: The Impact of Out on the Lakeshore" is a new exhibit spotlighting the city’s LGBTQ+ community and the grassroots group that has championed visibility, inclusion, and equality for over a decade.
Longform Open Roads

Open Roads, Kalamazoo's bike hub, moving and growing


Longform Kimball House Museum
In The News R.I.S.E.
Feature Story A grand opening celebration for the Community Garden at Nelson Park is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 1.
Development News “This is more than a redevelopment — it’s a rebirth,” says Southfield Mayor Dr. Ken Siver.
Feature Story The Spotted Lanternfly.
Innovation News A promotional image for the inaugural Creative Mornings Ann Arbor event, featuring speaker Hien Lam.
Feature Story New Law and Public Safety program at St. Clair County's RESA's TEC to launch this fall.
Feature Story Certified harp practitioner and vibroacoustic harp therapy practitioner Karen Thueme plays music at her office in Richmond.
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First Michigan section of Marquette Greenway completed


Feature Story A petting farm for children is among the amenities at the restored Castle Farms.
Development News The Fields of Michigan is located at 154 68th St. in South Haven.
Development News Downtown Alpena