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Development News Vacant for the past several years, the former school building at 219 N. Water St. will be redeveloped as affordable housing in downtown Owosso. Community Development

This century-old school building is being redeveloped as affordable housing in downtown Owosso

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 18, 2024
Feature Story Teacher Housing Building Communities

Schools work together to address teacher housing shortage

Sarah SpohnThursday, March 28, 2024
Development News Torch 180 is located at 131 Mill St. in Fowlerville. Community Development

Good news for Fowlerville coffee shop dedicated to training, hiring Michiganders with disabilities

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 15, 2024
Feature Story Sarah Lucas listens to residents and community leaders at a gathering in Munising. Economic Development

A roadmap to prosperity for rural communities

RIX StaffThursday, February 1, 2024
Longform Natalie Visser, an assistant supervisor for MOKA, left, and Tracy share a warm embrace during a life skills session on cooking at a MOKA site in Wyoming. Healthy Communities

Recruiting direct care workers a challenge for Michigan's adult foster care homes

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, December 12, 2023
Development News “Today’s Walinga USA announcement is a shining example of the important role our rural communities play in Michigan’s economic future,” says Tim Boring, director, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Economic Development

Agribusiness expansion in Wayland: $8.3M investment, 31 new jobs planned

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 7, 2023
Longform Christine Manninen Economic Development

Working remotely -- and happily -- in the U.P.

Sarah Spohn Thursday, November 16, 2023
Feature Story kinrosslodgeworkers Economic Development

Temporary housing created for hundreds of Soo Locks workers

Rosemary ParkerThursday, October 5, 2023
Development News “Keeping the people of rural America connected with reliable, high-speed internet brings new and innovative ideas to the rest of our country and creates good-paying jobs along the way,” says Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Technology and Innovation

USDA grants $12.7M to bridge high-speed internet gaps in these 4 northeast Michigan counties

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 24, 2023
Development News “With access to affordable, high-speed internet as our tool, we can connect more Michiganders to economic opportunity,” said Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II. Economic Development

More than 500 miles of high-speed internet infrastructure to connect Michigan's underserved areas

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 22, 2023
Development News “Since its launch, the MI 10K DPA program has been incredibly successful in helping make homeownership more attainable for people across the state,” says Amy Hovey, executive director at MSHDA. Economic Development

MSHDA expands $10K down payment assistance program to homebuyers throughout the state

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 25, 2023
Community Development

Boat-building school partners to promote marine careers

RIX StaffThursday, April 20, 2023
Development News “We are confident in the growth of Caster Concepts, a success that’s driven by a combination of employing and engaging great people who have a long history of expertise in identifying and solving material-handling issues,” says Pres. Bill Dobbins. Economic Development

This Albion manufacturer just broke ground on a $2M expansion: 'We’re betting on future growth'

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 9, 2023
Development News “We’re extremely proud to invest in electric vehicle production here in our home state of Michigan where our company has been headquartered for nearly 50 years,” says President and CEO Daryl Adams. Economic Development

EV manufacturer to expand operations in Charlotte, create 680 jobs

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 9, 2023
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