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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 This sign stands at the site of the Copper Country Intermediate School District’s first home build. UPword - UPKids and Education

Build U.P. invests in teens and trades

Paula McCambridgeWednesday, May 21, 2025
Feature Story Kat Layton Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Library social worker connects patrons with resources and a listening ear

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, May 20, 2025
Development News A startup bootcamp held previously by 20Fathoms. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

'It’s a local movement': Northern Michigan Startup Week returns to Traverse City this April

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 10, 2025
Development News Peterson Farms in Oceana County. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Largest employer in Oceana County set to grow with $32.2M expansion planned

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 27, 2025
Development News The future Aster Brands headquarters at 8212 M-199 in Harbor Springs. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Vacant industrial site to be redeveloped as this company's new Harbor Spring headquarters

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 13, 2025
Feature Story Mark Witte chats with OnPoint staff: from left, Andre Pierre, Jr., chief administrative officer; Kelly Dingman, accounting supervisor, and Sarah Lumbert, general accountant. Rural Innovation ExchangeEquity

OnPoint: The many professional roles within mental health care

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, February 11, 2025
Feature Story Mark Witte chats with OnPoint staff: from left, Andre Pierre, Jr., chief administrative officer; Kelly Dingman, accounting supervisor, and Sarah Lumbert, general accountant. Second Wave - MichiganEquity

OnPoint: The many professional roles within mental health care

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, February 11, 2025
Longform Tara Poore, manager of Children’s Services, left, and Megan Ford, manager of Autism and Intellectual Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Michigan student loan repayment program helping to tackle mental health workforce shortage

Brianna NargisoTuesday, February 4, 2025
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. Rural Innovation ExchangeKids and Education

Groundbreaking ceremony set for new 11,750 sq. ft. tech center at this school's Petoskey campus

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 30, 2025
Feature Story Robert Sheehan Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Michigan’s community mental health agencies will do even more good work in 2025

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, December 17, 2024
Development News “Our investment in Michigan marks the company’s first major investment to the U.S. market," says Christophe Lavigne, President of Highfield USA. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

New jobs for Northwest Michigan as businesses expand operations in Cadillac and Traverse City

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 12, 2024
Development News “This is great news that will help spur growth in Northern Michigan. Housing has been a major issue in our region and across the state,” says Sen. John Damoose. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Developers win grant to activate vacant space into workforce housing in downtown Petoskey

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 5, 2024
Development News “The applications we received this year were impressive in both number and quality, which speaks to the need for continued investment across the state,” says MaryBeth Wott, SVP Community Investment and Strategic Planning Officer. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Michigan projects receive $17.7M in grants in record-setting year for affordable housing program

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 5, 2024
Longform The students currently taking U-M School of Public Health course, Chatgpt/AI and Public Health. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Public health and AI: Great potential and a need for ethical policies

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, November 19, 2024
Partner Content Elisabeth Berry and James D'Arcy Second Wave - MichiganCommunity Development

Legacy Society will sustain Autism Alliance of Michigan’s work for decades to come

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, November 19, 2024
Development News “Support for these projects underscores our commitment to our ‘Make It in Michigan’ economic development strategy’s focus on the people, places, and projects that are integral to growing Michigan’s economy,” says Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Redevelopment of vacant buildings and spaces to bring housing and retail to these 5 Michigan towns

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 14, 2024
Development News “I’m proud that we’re supporting projects in every region," says Amy Hovey, CEO and Executive Director of MSHDA. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Statewide program awards $30M in grants to build and rehab more than 700 housing units

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 7, 2024
Partner Content AAoM's Navigating Autism Today Conference takes place November 15, 2024, in Grand Rapids at the Grand Valley State University Pew Campus L.V. Eberhard Center. Second Wave - MichiganEquity

Navigating Autism Today Conference in Grand Rapids focuses on navigating autism for a lifetime

Valerie LegoTuesday, October 22, 2024
Development News "This expansion demonstrates NMC's responsiveness to the needs of our region and our ability to deliver results," said Northwestern Michigan College President Nick Nissley. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

New $7M hangar to help meet demand for popular aviation program at Northwestern Michigan College

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 10, 2024
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