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Development News Built in 1939 by the Public Works Administration, the historic Charlevoix City Hall will receive a new roof as a result of the SHPO grant. Community Development

New roof for Charlevoix City Hall among 7 historic preservation projects to win grants in Michigan

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 18, 2024
Feature Story Barbara Bull, owner of Cherry Point Farm & Market, works along a strip of lavender plants on her farm. Entrepreneurship

Lavender farms on the rise in Michigan

Sarah SpohnThursday, July 11, 2024
Development News “You have sown the seeds and grown your projects. It is now time to harvest those endeavors and take it to the next level,” said Julie Staveland, assistant division director for EGLE’s Materials Management Division. Sustainability

Showcase highlights the next wave of organizations working to bolster Michigan's circular economy

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 11, 2024
Development News The Community Connect Center will be located at 114 N. Michigan Ave. in downtown Big Rapids. Community Development

Vacant storefront in downtown Big Rapids set to become year-round farmers market, retail pop-up shop

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 27, 2024
Feature Story The Waterloo State Recreation Areas is among the natural assets in the region. Economic Development

Rebranding: ‘Southern Michigan Outdoors’ plan promotes Jackson’s outdoor assets

Michelle MironThursday, June 20, 2024
Development News Phase II of North Central's CATEE project, which begins in early 2025, includes the razing of the college’s 59-year-old Technology Building, transforming it into an expanded, state-of-the-art Technology Center. Kids and Education

North Central Michigan College begins $20M initiative with on-campus renovations, expansions

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 20, 2024
Feature Story Omena Cut Flowers grows 40 varieties of annuals and perennials. Entrepreneurship

U-pick flower farms blooming across Michigan

Erica HobbsThursday, June 13, 2024
Development News Now in its fifth year, Pitch North has awarded more than $51,000 in cash and prizes to 25 finalists since its launch in 2019. Entrepreneurship

Application deadline nears for small biz contest for residents of Lake, Newaygo, and Oceana counties

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 13, 2024
Feature Story An artist's rendering of the new waterfront plaza in Benton Harbor. Community Development

$2 million waterfront plaza planned for Benton Harbor

Rosemary ParkerThursday, June 13, 2024
Feature Story gilmoregasstation Kids and Education

Revving up: The transformative experience of the Gilmore Garage Works program

Brenda and Chuck MarshallThursday, June 6, 2024
Feature Story cassopolismural Community Development

Cassopolis reimagines childcare

Rosemary ParkerThursday, June 6, 2024
Development News “This project will create a new space in Downtown Allegan that is inclusive of all users and modernize a beloved community place,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz. Community Development

Improvements planned for riverfront park in downtown Allegan

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 6, 2024
Development News "The APEX Accelerator BidMatch service continues to be the cornerstone of GLEC's market surveillance and business capture activities," says Bill Arnold, GLEC Manager of Business Development. Economic Development

Traverse City contractor wins national award and gives credit to this Michigan business accelerator

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 6, 2024
Feature Story The Ocean Navigator docks at the new $5 million pier along Houghton's waterfront. Economic Development

Small ports welcome uptick in Great Lakes cruises

RIX StaffThursday, May 23, 2024
Feature Story Week 1 simulation began with participants visiting the different ‘locations’ to complete assigned tasks for the week. Equity

Jail release simulation exercise illustrates obstacles to reentering the community

Rosemary Parker Thursday, May 23, 2024
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