Mt. Elliott Park, Detroit.
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Development News “This is very exciting for the City of New Baltimore as this building holds a significant piece of history in our community,” says New Baltimore Mayor Thomas Semaan. Metromode - Metro Detroit

Historic Baker Building to be restored, revived as mixed-use development in downtown New Baltimore

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 5, 2024
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 Exchange

Alpena cement plant wins statewide industry award for sustainability measures

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Feature Story The “modern lodge “ housing at Hoeft State Park is actually a vintage Sears & Roebuck cottage which at one time housed park staff. Rural Innovation Exchange

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Development News Paddle Antrim is an Elk Rapids-based nonprofit that advocates for the Chain of Lakes Watershed area in northwest Michigan. Rural Innovation Exchange

Mini-grants available for projects that create 'ripple effect' along the Chain of Lakes Watershed

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 24, 2024
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These 11 conservation and restoration projects win funding support in Michigan

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 3, 2024
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Art installation revives human presence at Quincy Mine

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Development News The Rogers Theater is located at 257 N. 3rd St. in downtown Rogers City. Rural Innovation Exchange

Iconic theater in downtown Rogers City added to National Register of Historic Places

MJ GalbraithThursday, September 26, 2024
Development News “Tribes in Michigan have been long-standing leaders in climate action," says Phil Roos, director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Rural Innovation Exchange

These 4 Michigan tribes were awarded more than $38M in EPA grants for clean energy projects

MJ GalbraithThursday, September 19, 2024
Development News An automated, electric full-size bus will soon carry passengers through Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Rural Innovation Exchange

Mobility challenge awards funding to innovative projects at several of Michigan's national parks

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 1, 2024
Development News Bridget Kavanagh's farm is located outside Mason in Ingham County. Rural Innovation Exchange

Community stakeholders gather in Gaylord for Michigan's first-ever Rural Prosperity Summit

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 23, 2024
Development News A newly renovated Point Iroquois Lighthouse gleams at Hiawatha National Forest. Rural Innovation Exchange

Lighthouses, storied Ludington district among winners of state's historic preservation awards

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 9, 2024
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Exploring Isabella Cat Clinic's wildlife rehabilitation efforts

Sarah R. Adams-SlominskiThursday, May 9, 2024
Feature Story Finlandia University is always looking to expand its educational offerings. Rural Innovation Exchange

Finlandia's Old Main lives again

Jennifer DonovanThursday, May 9, 2024
Feature Story Finlandia University is always looking to expand its educational offerings. UPword - UP

Finlandia's Old Main lives again

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