Nick Wojciechowski, a community living support staff member at Mid-Michigan Industries (MMI), has spent over a decade empowering individuals with diverse needs in central Michigan. Known for his patience, kindness, and dedication, Wojciechowski helps his clients integrate into the community through activities, skill-building, and companionship. His story reflects MMI’s mission of fostering connection, breaking barriers, and embracing abilities to create a more inclusive world.

Anna Reetz’s journey in Isabella County exemplifies the power of combining professional purpose with personal passion. As a mother and community health advocate, Reetz works tirelessly to improve lives through harm reduction programming and substance misuse prevention. Read this profile about 40 Under 40 awardee Anna Reetz, whose goal to improve her community means not only creating a better place for her own family, but ensuring all families have the chance to succeed.

This week marks the first anniversary of Valhalla Indoor Axe Throwing in Mt. Pleasant, and Epicenter caught up with owner Julia Becker to discuss the business's impressive growth. Becker shares the new activities and offerings available, showing how Valhalla has quickly become a staple for entertainment in the community.

This holiday shopping season, Mt. Pleasant's small businesses invite you to make a big impact by shopping local. With special discounts, events, and unique holiday offerings during Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, local shops are ready to help you find thoughtful gifts while supporting the local economy. Discover why shopping small is a big deal for Mt. Pleasant’s community this holiday season.

Being a teacher is a tough job, but statewide grants, funding, student loan repayment programs and other incentives and resources aim to make it more appealing. Local school districts, universities and colleges are also partnering together to make transitioning from one classroom to the next a bit more doable.