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Innovation News Bonnie Billups Jr., Lakesha Williams, and Latricia Juide in the HUB Community Center food pantry. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiHealthy Communities

Ypsi Township nonprofit opens food pantry at new community center, with more services to come

Rylee BarnsdaleWednesday, February 19, 2025
Innovation News U-M assistant professor Jovan Kamcev places a filter membrane between two electrodes, which measure how well the membrane conducts electricity. This helps his team predict how well it can purify water. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiTechnology and Innovation

U-M researchers develop cheaper, easier method to make seawater safe to drink

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, February 19, 2025
Innovation News WCC students on campus. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiKids and Education

WCC's STEAM Week offers scholarships, resources for students considering STEAM careers

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, February 19, 2025
Feature Story Local author Melanie Hooyenga poses with a copy of her new novel "The Quiet Unraveling of Eve Ellaway.” The LakeshoreArts and Culture

Grand Haven author brings hometown to life in novel

Shandra MartinezMonday, February 17, 2025
Feature Story Netherlands-based mezzanine flooring specialist Profielnorm US LLC. is building its first U.S. manufacturing facility in the city of Plainwell. The LakeshoreEconomic Development

Dutch company’s new facility in Plainwell part of region’s $244M economic investment

Shandra MartinezSaturday, February 15, 2025
Feature Story Herrick District Library's main facility renovations include a new two-story playhouse in its children's department. The LakeshoreCommunity Development

Herrick District Library plans renovation celebration

The LakeshoreFriday, February 14, 2025
Feature Story Sandy Karbowski holding a photo of Hattie Dunlap, the restaurant’s first cook. The Keel - Port HuronEntrepreneurship

Hattie Dunlap helped make fried chicken popular at Port Huron’s Chicken in the Rough

Joseph HayesThursday, February 13, 2025
Longform Carmen Bell Southwest MichiganArts and Culture

Opera premiere in Battle Creek gives voice to the Tangled Roots of slavery

Jane ParikhThursday, February 13, 2025
Feature Story The new center is located on the campus of Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Rural Innovation ExchangeHealthy Communities

New mental health crisis center offers stress-free treatment environment — and house calls, too

Rosemary ParkerThursday, February 13, 2025
Partner Content A nonprofit lender with a mission to support underserved entrepreneurs, Northern Initiatives is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Northern Initiatives celebrates 30 years of supporting Michigan small businesses

Jodee Taylor | Northern InitiativesThursday, February 13, 2025
Feature Story SHARE Center Southwest MichiganHealthy Communities

Providing emergency overnight shelter comes at a price for Battle Creek’s SHARE Center

Jane ParikhThursday, February 13, 2025
Feature Story A stone fireplace adds to the winery's cozy charm. Rural Innovation ExchangeEntrepreneurship

From Munising to Memphis: Two brothers' journey to winemaking in rural Michigan

Jennifer ChampagneThursday, February 13, 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
Development News "The region embodies a culture that honors military service," says Shannon Owen, director of the Northern Michigan region for GVSU. Rural Innovation ExchangeEntrepreneurship

Small business accelerator designed for military veterans coming to Traverse City

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 13, 2025
Feature Story “We’re not just investors with a bunch of money trying to capture revenue. We are a real family-owned business that’s working hard at supporting ours and other families,” says Rick Fandakly, co-owner of Boozy's Bar & Grill in Hazel Park. Metromode - Metro DetroitEntrepreneurship

Hazel Park's newest business hopes to spark a more robust commercial corridor in city's South End

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 13, 2025
Development News The 13th annual Macomb Business Awards is scheduled for Thursday, May 15, at the AMC Forum 30 in Sterling Heights. Metromode - Metro DetroitEconomic Development

Sterling Heights theater to play host to the 13th annual Macomb Business Awards this May

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 13, 2025
Longform Children from the Early Head Start program at Beatty Early Learning Center. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiKids and Education

"Preschool for all" push results in higher enrollment and more classrooms in Ypsi schools

Sarah RiggWednesday, February 12, 2025
Partner Content Puffer Reds owner Eric Williams has seen a significant boost in sales since creating an online store for his Ypsilanti-based business. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiEntrepreneurship

Small business 101: How to use e-commerce to help your business succeed

Jaishree DrepaulWednesday, February 12, 2025
Feature Story A performance of asses.masses. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiArts and Culture

asses.masses brings nearly 8-hour interactive amalgam of theater and video game to Ann Arbor

Natalia HoltzmanWednesday, February 12, 2025
Innovation News Participants in the 2022 SummerWorks program. Concentrate - Ann Arbor/YpsiKids and Education

Summer employment program for Washtenaw County youth returns for 10th year

Clifton Kirkman IIWednesday, February 12, 2025
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