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Longform Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation Vice President for Community Investment Christopher Lemon, CFO Jamie Hunter, President and CEO Shannon Polk, and Impact Investing Manager Frances Todoro-Hargreaves. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Community foundation's impact investing takes chances on unconventional Washtenaw County projects

Sarah RiggWednesday, June 11, 2025
Feature Story borderlandowners UPword - UPEntrepreneurship

Norway butcher finds success in his hometown

Ann DallmanWednesday, June 11, 2025
Feature Story Housing Balkema Southwest MichiganCommunity Development

Kalamazoo County Housing Portal opens with $2.8 million for new projects

Al JonesWednesday, June 11, 2025
Longform Ypsi Pride 2025 attendees. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiDiversity

Photo essay: Ypsi Pride 2025

Lee Van Roth, Doug Coombe, and Patrick DunnTuesday, June 10, 2025
Innovation News Andy Labarre, executive vice president and director of government relations for the A2Y Chamber, chats with Dr. Mona Hanna at the Eastern Michigan University Student Center. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Cash assistance for new parents could be coming soon to Ypsi, according to prominent doctor's talk

Sarah RiggMonday, June 9, 2025
Feature Story Author Jahshua Treadwell stands at the site of a future community center in Superior Township. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Community members weigh in on new community center coming to Superior Township

Jahshua TreadwellMonday, June 9, 2025
Feature Story Small-Tara The LakeshoreArts and Culture

Tara McCrackin honored with inaugural ICON Award for industry leadership

Shandra MartinezSunday, June 8, 2025
Feature Story Funds from the 2020 EPA grant helped support site assessment at Terra Station, a 12-building, mixed-use complex currently under construction in Hudsonville. The LakeshoreSustainability

EPA grant helps Ottawa County turn contaminated sites into community assets

Shandra MartinezSaturday, June 7, 2025
Feature Story The Ottawa Townhomes project is the third collaboration between the two organizations. The LakeshoreCommunity Development

Jubilee, Habitat Partnership expands affordable housing in Holland with new project

Shandra MartinezSaturday, June 7, 2025
Feature Story Kelly Wandel The LakeshoreEconomic Development

Lakeshore Advantage hires leader for workplace talent development

Shandra MartinezFriday, June 6, 2025
Feature Story After the Storm stepped in to help Gaylord residents after a tornado in 2022. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Master of disaster aid: Nonprofit helps Michiganians rebound from storm damage

Michele Miron Thursday, June 5, 2025
Development News Inside The Piping Plover in Manistee. Rural Innovation ExchangeEntrepreneurship

These 17 small businesses won grants to grow their companies in Northwest Michigan

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 5, 2025
Development News The proposed amphitheater at City Square Park in Fennville. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

'A lasting, positive impact': Fennville to activate vacant downtown lot and build City Square Park

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 5, 2025
Innovation News A union training event at Washtenaw Community College. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEconomic Development

Study finds union training programs bring millions to Washtenaw County economy

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, June 4, 2025
Feature Story Kalamazoo Boxing Academy Southwest MichiganArts and Culture

Fists, friends, and fighting spirit: The legacy of Kalamazoo’s Boxing Academy

Mark WedelWednesday, June 4, 2025
Longform Dark Horse Brewing Co. Southwest MichiganEntrepreneurship

Benchmark bets on a Dark Horse: Success is brewing in Marshall

Jane ParikhWednesday, June 4, 2025
Longform Veterans Helping Veterans Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Former local shelter transforms into lifeline for Southwest Michigan Veterans

Jane ParikhWednesday, June 4, 2025
Feature Story Demolition work has begun at the old hospital site and is expected to take about 18 months. UPword - UPEconomic Development

Private-public partnership spurs redevelopment of abandoned hospital site in Marquette

Jennifer DonovanWednesday, June 4, 2025
Innovation News A rendering of the planned pavilion at Broadway Park West. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEconomic Development

Ann Arbor's Broadway Park West development receives $1 million grant for public pavilion

Jaishree DrepaulTuesday, June 3, 2025
Longform Cheers to Queers founders Marisa Quiery and Danya Youssef-Agha. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Ypsi organizations rally to support LGBTQ+ community in challenging times

Sarah RiggTuesday, June 3, 2025
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