"With the contests, we’re able to showcase what we do in the lab every day. The students do well because they’re not stuck sitting in a lecture hall. There is the theory side but it’s mostly hands-on learning." -Chef Thomas Recinella, dean of Culinary at Culinary Institute of Michigan, a division of Baker College.  

"We’re hyper-focused on the social and emotional side, not so much on worksheets." - Amy Wonner

Downtown Port Huron’s The Underground is in the midst of hosting a four-part business presentation series from consultant Ken Gadd. 

"I really like the small town feel here but also feel like I have a stake in the community, to see the growth but also be a part of it, And the summers are beautiful here with the lake just a couple blocks from my house and I can ride my bike downtown and see and talk to people I know." -Matthew Gregor  

Knowing the St. Clair Inn would soon be bringing thousands of visitors to the area, Jim and Annette Meldrum took a leap of faith and decided to open Maninna's Wine House.

"To me, the fun is when you take the boxes back to the barn and get a chance to go through them. It's like Christmas every day." -Robert Ring, Red Barn Vintage Market

Olde Town is one of Port Huron's historic home districts.

Unique, engaging speakers share their stories during Port Huron's Town Hall series.

One of Vintage Tavern's newest, and popular features is the rooftop dining area, available during the summer months. Owner Jeff Payton says it was very risky, but completely worth it.

"The Harrington is a special gem in this area with all its history and being from the turn of the 19th century it is good to see it being celebrated and given life." Veronica Campbell, Port Huron Museum interim director