Economic Development

Longform Hands Off Battle Creek
Longform Jessica Rickert

Breaking Barriers: Dr. Jessica Rickert inspires native dentists


Development News A startup bootcamp held previously by 20Fathoms.
Development News “Spring is a season of awakening, and an opportunity to explore the beauty of Michigan in springtime by connecting with the great outdoors and unique city experiences,” says Kelly Wolgamott, vice president of Pure Michigan.
Feature Story Rynita McGuire, crowned Ms. Wheelchair Michigan 2025, uses her platform to inspire mentorship, advocate for inclusion, and challenge disability stereotypes.
Development News Velocity is located at 6633 18 Mile Rd. in Sterling Heights.
Development News The Phoenix Center in Pontiac, 2015.
Feature Story Alexia Clark.
Longform Gordon "Big" Dooley with merchandise from his clothing line, Husky Life. Free coaching from the Small Business Success program helped Dooley refine his business plan.
Longform The new YCHS AI learning space.
Feature Story picturedrockscruises
Innovation News A heat pump.
Innovation News A performance at Midwest House at this year's SXSW.
Innovation News The annual FestiFools parade in Ann Arbor. FestiFools is collaborating with the University Musical Society and Riverside Arts Center to bring a puppet processional to downtown Ypsi on April 19.

FestiFools-style puppet parade coming to downtown Ypsi


Feature Story Michigan Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year Jaqulin Barajas, right, poses with 2023 Michigan Youth of the Year Isabel Shepard at the state Capitol building.

Holland Boys & Girls Club cultivates leaders


Feature Story Village Network
Development News NTL Industries Inc. is located at 6592 Arrow Dr. in Sterling Heights.
Feature Story The Ruppe Building reflects Calumet's role in America's industrial growth during the copper boom.
Longform Deante Bland and Julius Buzzard at Growing Hope's incubator kitchen.