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Feature Story Andrew Gemmen serves a customer at his Hudsonville Ace Hardware store, named 2021 Coolest Hardware Store by the company. The LakeshoreEntrepreneurship

How Gemmen’s Ace Hardware in Hudsonville became ‘coolest’ in the U.S.

Jeremy GonsiorMonday, October 11, 2021
Feature Story Vista Green is located at 285 W. 36th St. The joint partnership between Habitat for Humanity and Jubilee Ministries will provide a total of 42 affordable units for home ownership. The LakeshoreCommunity Development

Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity raises $1.65M for new neighborhood build

Andrea GoodellMonday, October 11, 2021
Feature Story Patrick Cisler, executive director of Lakeshore Nonprofit Alliance in Holland, joined forces with Zeeland-based Leading By Design to establish LEAD 24/7 for nonprofits. The LakeshoreCommunity Development

Leadership training program launched for nonprofit executives

Paul R. KopenkoskeyMonday, October 11, 2021
Feature Story The Holland Symphony Orchestra The LakeshoreArts and Culture

HSO's Classics II to feature Godfather composer

Andrea GoodellMonday, October 11, 2021
Feature Story A rendering of the Secchia Piazza that will be built on the GRCC main campus. The LakeshoreKids and Education

GRCC’s Secchia Culinary Institute to receive a gift of a piazza

Shandra MartinezMonday, October 11, 2021
Feature Story On the Ground Kalamazoo Gospel Mission Southwest MichiganEquity

Breaking camp in Kalamazoo: So where will the homeless go?

Al JonesThursday, October 7, 2021
Development News Bliss Bridal Boutique is a family-run business located in downtown Midland, next to Little Forks Outfitters. Catalyst MidlandEntrepreneurship

Downtown Midland says “I do” to its first bridal salon

Sarah SpohnThursday, October 7, 2021
Feature Story Staff at Shier’s Deli prepares 150 ReGrow meals each week. The program has allowed the two employees to keep their jobs. Catalyst MidlandEconomic Development

ReGrow Midland keeps restaurants busy while assisting families in need

Marta ManningThursday, October 7, 2021
Feature Story Jasun Ward Metromode - Metro DetroitHealthy Communities

Afghanistan: Three Metro Detroit veterans share their perspectives

Ellen PiligianThursday, October 7, 2021
Feature Story Josephine Attisha, co-founder of Lucidity Grants, chose Sterling Heights as the best place to launch the mission-focused business. Metromode - Metro DetroitTechnology and Innovation

How an ‘open for business’ approach is growing an innovation district in Sterling Heights

Kate RoffThursday, October 7, 2021
Feature Story OtcL Metromode - Metro DetroitArts and Culture

Former ArtPrize sculpture lands in downtown Farmington for the Grand Raven Festival

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 7, 2021
Development News The inaugural BOO!KLEY Nights launched in downtown Berkley earlier this month. Metromode - Metro DetroitArts and Culture

Downtown Berkley connects local businesses and artists for inaugural BOO!KLEY Nights

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 7, 2021
Longform 2021 Writers of Ypsilanti honoree Ayesha Nadeem. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

Meet the 2021 Writers of Ypsilanti honorees

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 6, 2021
Feature Story seeds of promise vaccination The LakeshoreCommunity Development

Seeds of Promise offers gift card incentive to increase vaccination rates

Megan SarnackiWednesday, October 6, 2021
Feature Story On the Ground Battle Creek’s Latin American Heritage Initiative Southwest MichiganKids and Education

Scholarships and computers awarded as part of Hispanic Heritage Month in Battle Creek

Jane SimonsWednesday, October 6, 2021
Innovation News Flyer for repainting event Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Ypsi residents invited to help repaint vandalized Black Lives Matter mural

Sarah RiggWednesday, October 6, 2021
Innovation News CultureVerse Gallery's new location in downtown Ann Arbor. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

Guests can try a 3D body scanner at upcoming reception for new Ann Arbor arts nonprofit and gallery

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, October 6, 2021
Innovation News A screenshot from a recent "Centering Justice" session. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEquity

Monthly "Centering Justice" discussion series, featuring local leaders of color, builds momentum

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, October 6, 2021
Innovation News Volunteers plant a native wildflower garden at Sugarbrook Park. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Ypsi Township resident leads effort to plant native wildflower garden at Sugarbrook Park

Maria PattonWednesday, October 6, 2021
Innovation News New Entrepreneur-in-Residence Autumn Kyles. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

WCC more than doubles "entrepreneurs-in-residence" offering free mentorship to business owners

Jaishree Drepaul-BruderWednesday, October 6, 2021
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