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Feature Story Thunder Bay Theatre is the only year-round professional theater in northeast Michigan. Rural Innovation ExchangeArts and Culture

The show will go on at Alpena's Thunder Bay Theatre

RIX StaffThursday, January 18, 2024
Development News Inside 20Fathoms in Traverse City. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

New CFO of Traverse City tech hub to double as Tribal Liaison for local Native American communities

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 18, 2024
Development News The award-winning hops at Top Hops Farm in Goodrich. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Family-owned farm in Goodrich wins the Chinook Cup for best hops in Michigan

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 18, 2024
Development News "A big part of winning this award is recognizing that we have access to the best milk the USA has to offer," says Leelanau Cheese Co. managing partner and cheesemaker Gary Smith. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Cheese champs: These two northern Michigan cheesemakers win big at international cheese contest

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 11, 2024
Feature Story merinosheep Rural Innovation ExchangeEntrepreneurship

The life of a modern shepherdess: Bridging tradition and innovation in farming in rural Michigan

Brenda Sodt Marshall Thursday, January 11, 2024
Feature Story Chicken noodle is soup is one of many soup variations offered by The Soup Project. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Soup's on! Portland community project delivers fresh soup to the elderly and others every week

Jason M. KarelThursday, December 21, 2023
Feature Story Beaverton's Trail of Two Cities is among the Spark Grant recipients. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Nearly connected: Trail of Two Cities

Rosemary ParkerThursday, December 21, 2023
Development News Caster Concepts is located at 16000 Michigan Ave. in Albion. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

UPDATE: Albion manufacturer completes 16,000 sq. ft. expansion in Calhoun County

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 21, 2023
Feature Story "Lulubelle," an M3 Lee Tank donated by Jim Romans of Parma. Rural Innovation ExchangeArts and Culture

The story behind the Michigan Military Heritage Museum

Brenda and Chuck Marshall Thursday, December 14, 2023
Feature Story litletraverseconservancy Rural Innovation ExchangeSustainability

Preserving a 'Place of Peacefulness'

RIX StaffThursday, December 14, 2023
Development News A rendering of the planned redevelopment in downtown Owosso. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Redevelopment of historic building in downtown Owosso wins $1.48M grant from state

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 14, 2023
Development News The USDA has granted almost $500,000 for residents looking to make home repairs in Alcona, Alpena, Crawford, and Ogemaw counties. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Nearly $500K in grants available for home repairs in these four Northern Michigan counties

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 14, 2023
Development News The shore along the Keweenaw Peninsula. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

These nine park projects will share almost $6.5M in grants in support of planned upgrades

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 7, 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. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

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

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 7, 2023
Feature Story Rob and Alana Ward. Rural Innovation ExchangeArts and Culture

Father-daughter team embark on second season running Shea Tree Farm

Liz FredendallThursday, December 7, 2023
Feature Story The gift shop at Rooftop Landing Reindeer Farm. Rural Innovation ExchangeEntrepreneurship

Dasher? Dancer? Prancer? Nope. But there are "other" reindeer at this festive farm in Clare County

Sarah SpohnThursday, December 7, 2023
Feature Story "A vibrant downtown is crucial for the prosperity of our community,” Allegan Mayor Roger Bird says. The city celebrated the completion of its downtown streetscape project on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Downtown Allegan celebrates grand opening of $9M streetscape project

Andrea GoodellThursday, December 7, 2023
Feature Story "A vibrant downtown is crucial for the prosperity of our community,” Allegan Mayor Roger Bird says. The city celebrated the completion of its downtown streetscape project on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 25. The LakeshoreCommunity Development

Downtown Allegan celebrates grand opening of $9M streetscape project

Andrea GoodellMonday, December 4, 2023
Feature Story Rob and Alana Ward. The Keel - Port HuronEntrepreneurship

Father-daughter team embark on second season running Shea Tree Farm

Liz FredendallThursday, November 30, 2023
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