Rural Innovation Exchange

Feature Story Julia Lemieux behind the bar at Shoey’s Long Bar. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

As ICE plans to move into Baldwin prison, residents hope jobs will stay

Claire Keenan-Kurgan/IPR, Maxwell HowardThursday, June 19, 2025
Longform The START Collaborative's first retreat in January 2024. Rural Innovation ExchangeArts and Culture

From tornado to ice storm, collaborative addresses unmet needs in Otsego County

Patrick DunnThursday, June 19, 2025
Development News Rendering by MCSA Group Inc. and courtesy of Michigan Economic Development Corporation Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Marshall enters final stretch in fundraiser for new park with splash pad and pickleball

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 19, 2025
Feature Story Cherry Republic's newest store has opened in Mackinaw City. Rural Innovation ExchangeEntrepreneurship

Cherry Republic opens store in Mackinaw City

RIX StaffThursday, June 19, 2025
Feature Story Newaygo is among the communities receiving money for placemaking projects. The LakeshoreCommunity Development

West Michigan communities awarded grants to help with placemaking projects

RIX StaffTuesday, June 17, 2025
Longform The START Collaborative's first retreat in January 2024. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

From tornado to ice storm, collaborative addresses unmet needs in Otsego County

Patrick DunnMonday, June 16, 2025
Feature Story Newaygo is among the communities receiving money for placemaking projects. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

West Michigan communities awarded grants to help with placemaking projects

RIX StaffThursday, June 12, 2025
Feature Story pumpkindisplay2 Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Northern Michigan pumpkin patch poised to expand, thanks to $100,000 state grant

Rosemary Parker Thursday, June 12, 2025
Development News “The Employer-Assisted Housing Fund is another great tool in our toolbox to address the housing shortage in Michigan,” says Amy Hovey, MSHDA CEO and Executive Director. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

New housing fund to support workforce housing efforts in Petoskey, Traverse City, and Wyoming

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 12, 2025
Feature Story After the Storm stepped in to help Gaylord residents after a tornado in 2022. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Master of disaster aid: Nonprofit helps Michiganians rebound from storm damage

Michele Miron Thursday, June 5, 2025
Development News Inside The Piping Plover in Manistee. Rural Innovation ExchangeEntrepreneurship

These 17 small businesses won grants to grow their companies in Northwest Michigan

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 5, 2025
Development News The proposed amphitheater at City Square Park in Fennville. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

'A lasting, positive impact': Fennville to activate vacant downtown lot and build City Square Park

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 5, 2025
Development News “Now visitors of all abilities can experience the beauty of a cedar forest, stunning views into protected wetlands, and safe crossings of Finch Creek, a cold water stream feeding the Grass River,” says GRNA Executive Director, Jenn Wright. Rural Innovation ExchangeSustainability

Ribbon-cutting ceremony planned for enhanced boardwalk at this Antrim County nature preserve

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 15, 2025
Development News The Chapin Mansion in downtown Niles was built in 1884. Rural Innovation ExchangeArts and Culture

Governor awards historic preservation projects in Charlevoix, Niles, and Rogers City

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 15, 2025
Feature Story Michigan's first mass timber building built with Michigan wood. Rural Innovation ExchangeSustainability

DNR marks mass timber milestone with Newberry building

UPword StaffThursday, May 15, 2025
Feature Story trainrailyard Rural Innovation ExchangeTransportation

Railroad program flourishes where there are no rails

Jennifer Donovan Thursday, May 8, 2025
Feature Story playgroundimage Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

$1 million grant brings first-ever park to Benton Heights

Rosemary ParkerThursday, May 8, 2025
Development News Downtown Rogers City. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Vacant building set for mixed-use redevelopment in downtown Rogers City

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 8, 2025
Development News Overlooking downtown Buchanan. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Downtown Buchanan takes another step toward "living streets" with grant for placemaking project

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 8, 2025
Development News "Kohn Park will bring a much-needed gathering space to the heart of Sawyer—celebrating community, creativity and connection,” says David Bunte, Chikaming Township Supervisor. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

New park planned to provide 'much-needed gathering space in the heart of Sawyer'

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 1, 2025
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