Technology and Innovation

Feature Story Williamstown Township earned a bronze level of certification in the Michigan Green Communities Challenge.

Encouraging greener communities


Feature Story Helping out at Arcadia Dunes Baldy Trailhead is an option for volunteers.

Sustainable steps


Partner Content Mari Romero

Community foundations, nonprofit lenders blending strengths


Partner Content Mari Romero

Community foundations, nonprofit lenders blending strengths


Innovation News Marisa Eisenberg, director of the Michigan Public Health Integrated Center for Outbreaks Analytics and Modeling.
Feature Story The De Vors have a herd of about 100 Jersey cows and a few Guernseys on their farm east of Kalkaska in northern Michigan.

Cow cuddling? It's a thing at this northern Michigan dairy farm


Feature Story hastingdowntownstreetscene

Hastings spruces up its downtown


Feature Story Kayak pass under the Old Iron Bridge in downtown Allegan. (City of Allegan)

Redevelopment Ready: Harrison and Allegan


Development News “While significant, this is only a part of the support we provide through our renewable energy program and additional projects are on the way,” says U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director for Michigan Brandon Fewins.
Feature Story The entrance to Lake State University in Sault Ste. Marie.

New space program lifts off at LSSU


Innovation News FreightMiner's booth at the North American International Auto Show.

Ann Arbor company develops software to enable autonomous trucking


Feature Story Discover Manufacturing Week gives students a chance to see up close how manufacturing is advancing in the region. (West Michigan Works!)

Manufacturers to welcome more than 10,000 next-gen innovators


Feature Story Lakeshore Advantage leaders present the findings of West Michigan’s Lakeshore Region 2023 Industry Trends Report.
Feature Story The new technology hub is on the second floor of 25 Ottawa, in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. (Gentex)

Gentex to open tech hub in in downtown GR


Feature Story lilypadocked

‘Whisper-quiet’ solar boats create buzz on Lake Leelanau


Feature Story Harrison is a city of more than 2,000 residents in Clare County.

Redevelopment Ready: Harrison and Allegan


Feature Story Jon Ornée starting his swim off the North Manitou Island on Sept. 10. (Jon Ornée)

'Epic' record-holder swims between Manitou Islands


Development News “Parks and playgrounds are vital in supporting the city's quality of life priorities,” says Madison Heights City Manager Melissa Marsh.
Feature Story mercyvehicles

Easing the EMS staffing shortage in the U.P. and Michigan