Technology and Innovation

Development News cn-stock-1

Improving internet access in Midland County


Feature Story quietwaters

Making noise over silent sports


Feature Story More than $4.2 million was distributed to 49 employers in Ottawa County, $2.2 million to 17 employers in Allegan County, and nearly $1 million to 11 employers in Muskegon County. 

2023 Going PRO Talent Fund Awards top $7.4M to Lakeshore employers


Longform Hop Lot has become a popular winter destination on the Leelanau Peninsula.

Hop Lot Brewing Co. finds success with Up North vibe


Feature Story Mundos 305 is west of downtown Traverse City.

Brewing success in Traverse City


Longform Elisa Guyton and Josh McAllister in the future maker space location at Friends In Deed.
Innovation News Dylan Goings, Atomic Object accelerator manager and Baker and Cook Fellowship mentor.
Innovation News The Ann Arbor YMCA Aquatics Center.
Feature Story Part of the streetscape of downtown Wayland.
Feature Story biggbytower

Biggby Coffee expands its footprint in rural Michigan


Feature Story This historic chapel will be renovated into a performance and gathering space.
Longform Valais Sheep

Flocking to a new breed of sheep in Calhoun County


Development News Applications for the Michigan Youth Livestock Scholarship Fund are due on Monday, May 15.
Feature Story ironwoodminersmural

Ironwood and other rural towns embrace placemaking


Innovation News U-M Professor of Materials Science and Engineering Max Stein and Brian Iezzi, post-doctoral researcher at U-M's Materials Science and Engineering Department, analyze fabric with photonic fibers woven into it.
Feature Story Gentex Corp. plans to open a satellite production facility in Grand Rapids. (Gentex)

Gentex to open production facility in Grand Rapids


Feature Story The video was streamed at the Gentex booth at the Michigan International Auto Show. (Gentex)

Students drive awareness of West Michigan’s automotive industry


Feature Story Rolar Products is growing its footprint in Muskegon County. (GMED)

Rolar Products expands operations in Muskegon County


Feature Story A mural depicting a chapter of Ironwood history.

Rural towns across Michigan embrace placemaking


Feature Story the Shell gas station in downtown Lake Orion