Economic Development

Development News “The Recreation Passport is a tremendous value providing annual access to state parks, boating access sites, state forest campgrounds and more, all for $14,” says DNR Director Scott Bowen. Pictured here is the beach at Hoeft State Park on Lake Huron.
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.
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Development News “This investment represents an important first step in our vision of scaling Project DIAMOnD statewide to empower small- and medium-sized manufacturers across Michigan,” says Tom Kelly, Executive Director and CEO of Automation Alley.
Development News HA Industries in Sterling Heights has won a grant from the Going PRO Talent Fund.
Feature Story Artwork from children in Taiwan.
Longform Krystal Steward and Derrick Miller by the excavation for Bryant Community Center's geothermal installation.
Longform I-AAM founder and Clinical Director Leah Mills-Chapman.
Innovation News Show Love Saturdays founder Gordon "Big" Dooley shows off wares from his business, Husky Life.

Pop-up holiday market series returns to Ypsi for second year


Longform Shepherd House, a new affordable housing development catering to LGBTQ+ seniors in Ferndale.

How does affordable housing get built in Oakland County?


Feature Story Holland-based Worden Company is celebrating 75 years of crafting custom library and commercial furniture with innovative designs.

Worden Company: ‘Becoming’ more after 75 years in business


Feature Story An $11.7 million federal grant will help rebuild the Smith's Bayou Bridge in Ferrysburg. The bridge was temporarily deemed unsafe in 2019 before additional weight restrictions allowed the bridge to reopen.
Longform On The Ground El Concilio new building
Longform Tech Savvy Seniors
Feature Story Battle Creek Wanderland

Step into a Winter Wanderland in downtown Battle Creek


Feature Story Artwork from children in Taiwan.
In The News Participants gather for the Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk
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.
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.