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Innovation News A vendor at last year's Holiday Art Fair at Riverside Arts Center in Ypsilanti. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

Holiday art fair to return to Ypsi's Riverside Arts Center

Sarah RiggWednesday, November 13, 2024
Innovation News Washtenaw County logo Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Washtenaw County receives $4.3m federal grant to address youth homelessness

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, November 13, 2024
Feature Story Marlo Ellis, owner of MI Creators Cove standing outside her store in Birchwood Mall. The Keel - Port HuronArts and Culture

Newly opened MI Creator’s Cove at Birchwood Mall to add art classes & hands-on activities

Rita MacDonaldTuesday, November 12, 2024
Feature Story Small-old-reeds-lake The LakeshoreEconomic Development

Grant fuels West Michigan’s agricultural revival with impact study

Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 12, 2024
Feature Story “Light So Bright” is sold at the Holland Visitors Bureau, Carolyn Stich Studio, and Rivers Ace Hardware. Cards are $3 each or $18 for a package of 10. The LakeshoreArts and Culture

Holland artist unveils 24th annual holiday card featuring Big Red

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 11, 2024
Feature Story Joel Elsenbroek , apprenticeships project manager for West Michigan Works!, accepted the Certificate of Recognition from John Ladd, administrator of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship. The LakeshoreEconomic Development

West Michigan Works! honored by White House for expanding apprenticeships

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 11, 2024
Feature Story Discovery City Children's Museum in Port Huron. The Keel - Port HuronKids and Education

Port Huron’s Discovery City Children’s Museum proves the perfect addition to downtown

Joseph HayesThursday, November 7, 2024
Feature Story Boxes of red peppers given out to families in need. The Keel - Port HuronCommunity Development

Harbor Impact Ministries provides community members with life's necessities

Rita MacDonaldThursday, November 7, 2024
Feature Story Alma Powell Library Southwest MichiganKids and Education

Planning continues for short- and long-term locations for Kalamazoo's Northside library

Al JonesThursday, November 7, 2024
Feature Story Estefany Paniagua-Pardo Southwest MichiganKids and Education

Battle Creek Bearcats attending Grand Valley State University have internship opportunities

Jane ParikhThursday, November 7, 2024
Innovation News Boardwalk leading to Lake Huron Catalyst MidlandCommunity Development

GoGreat Foundation and partners launch comprehensive accessibility audit in Great Lakes Bay Region

Misty BarronThursday, November 7, 2024
Development News “The Byron Pocket Park represents a creative re-use of a long vacant space in the Village,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz. Pictured here is the lot in downtown Byron as it stands today. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

This Michigan village plans to transform a vacant lot into a downtown destination

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 7, 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
Feature Story Tina Arroyo is the entrepreneur behind Spectacle Society in Detroit. Rural Innovation ExchangeEntrepreneurship

Women entrepreneurs get financial boost from new private foundation

Rosemary ParkerThursday, November 7, 2024
Development News An unveiling ceremony for the city’s first Gulf War Memorial is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11, in the courtyard between City Hall and the Sterling Heights Police Department. Metromode - Metro DetroitCommunity Development

Sterling Heights to celebrate Veterans Day with unveiling of new memorial

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 7, 2024
Longform Groundbreaking at the future Eastern Washtenaw Community and Recreation Center. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Community center coming to site of former Ypsi Township school

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, November 6, 2024
Feature Story The apprenticeship program connects child care providers with local training institutions to foster hands-on learning environments. The LakeshoreKids and Education

Apprenticeship program aims to ease West Michigan’s child care shortage

Shandra MartinezWednesday, November 6, 2024
Development News 114 W. Michigan Ave., pictured at center, in downtown Ypsilanti. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiCommunity Development

Local company hopes to "preserve the spirit" of downtown Ypsi with Michigan Ave. acquisition

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, November 6, 2024
Feature Story Kent District Library's Write Michigan Short Story Contest is free to enter for youth. Adults pay a $10 entry fee, although scholarships are available. The LakeshoreEconomic Development

Write Michigan contest inspires creativity and connection across the state

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 4, 2024
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