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Development News "At Holcim, improving sustainability goes hand-in-hand with accelerating economic development," says Jaime Hill, North America region head at Holcim. Rural Innovation ExchangeSustainability

Alpena cement plant wins statewide industry award for sustainability measures

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 14, 2024
Development News “Support for these projects underscores our commitment to our ‘Make It in Michigan’ economic development strategy’s focus on the people, places, and projects that are integral to growing Michigan’s economy,” says Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Redevelopment of vacant buildings and spaces to bring housing and retail to these 5 Michigan towns

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 14, 2024
Longform Care Model Training recipients Dinora Quintanilla (far left) and Kim Poplaski (far right) with Care Model Training facilitator Vanessa Jimenez (center). Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

New training helps Kent County providers better connect residents in need to resources

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 14, 2024
Longform SWMI Journalism Collab Covid Cchort Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

La 'Cohorte COVID': Cómo el 'salto pandémico' está afectando a los jóvenes adultos

Por Julie J. Riddle | Encore MagazineThursday, November 14, 2024
Longform SWMi Journalism Collab COVID Cohort Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

The COVID Cohort: How the 'pandemic skip' is affecting young adults

Julie Riddle for Encore MagazineThursday, November 14, 2024
Feature Story LCCM List Epicenter - Mount PleasantCommunity Development

Volunteer matchmaking made easy

Kathy BackusThursday, November 14, 2024
Feature Story Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership, works to collaborate and proactively improve mental health for all residents in the region. Catalyst MidlandHealthy Communities

Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership works to break down barriers to mental health care

Carly LillardThursday, November 14, 2024
Partner Content OakPark Mural Metromode - Metro DetroitArts and Culture

New Oak Park mural marks change in city placemaking

Sierra OkoniewskiThursday, November 14, 2024
Feature Story copperpeakhillside UPword - UPEconomic Development

Copper Peak moves closer to return of competition

RIch JenkinsWednesday, November 13, 2024
Feature Story A delighted client receives her Meals on Wheels Western Michigan delivery. The LakeshoreHealthy Communities

Giving the gift of time and healthy meals across Allegan and Kent counties

Kelsey SandersWednesday, November 13, 2024
Innovation News A vendor at last year's Holiday Art Fair at Riverside Arts Center in Ypsilanti. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

Holiday art fair to return to Ypsi's Riverside Arts Center

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 13, 2024
Longform Mary Marsh, Juliana Fulton, and Kenyetta Campbell at Greenview-Wadsworth Park in Detroit. Recent improvements at the park were informed by the city of Detroit's equity metric for parks. Metromode - Metro DetroitDiversity

Metro Detroit parks' equity practices bring park improvements, more culturally competent programs

Patrick DunnTuesday, November 12, 2024
Feature Story Boxes of red peppers given out to families in need. The Keel - Port HuronCommunity Development

Harbor Impact Ministries provides community members with life's necessities

Rita MacDonaldThursday, November 7, 2024
Feature Story Alma Powell Library Southwest MichiganKids and Education

Planning continues for short- and long-term locations for Kalamazoo's Northside library

Al JonesThursday, November 7, 2024
Feature Story State Rep. Carrie Rheingans Southwest MichiganEquity

NHPB among Michigan’s 12 Tribes represented in the rooms where laws are being made

Jane ParikhThursday, November 7, 2024
Feature Story Housing Solutions Tiny Houses update Southwest MichiganBuilding Communities

Three tiny houses on Kalamazoo's Northside are a huge step in efforts to build affordable housing

Al JonesThursday, November 7, 2024
Feature Story Estefany Paniagua-Pardo Southwest MichiganKids and Education

Battle Creek Bearcats attending Grand Valley State University have internship opportunities

Jane ParikhThursday, November 7, 2024
Innovation News Boardwalk leading to Lake Huron Catalyst MidlandCommunity Development

GoGreat Foundation and partners launch comprehensive accessibility audit in Great Lakes Bay Region

Misty BarronThursday, November 7, 2024
Development News “The Byron Pocket Park represents a creative re-use of a long vacant space in the Village,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz. Pictured here is the lot in downtown Byron as it stands today. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

This Michigan village plans to transform a vacant lot into a downtown destination

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 7, 2024
Development News “I’m proud that we’re supporting projects in every region," says Amy Hovey, CEO and Executive Director of MSHDA. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Statewide program awards $30M in grants to build and rehab more than 700 housing units

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 7, 2024
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