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Development News "At Holcim, improving sustainability goes hand-in-hand with accelerating economic development," says Jaime Hill, North America region head at Holcim. Rural Innovation ExchangeSustainability

Alpena cement plant wins statewide industry award for sustainability measures

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 14, 2024
Development News “Support for these projects underscores our commitment to our ‘Make It in Michigan’ economic development strategy’s focus on the people, places, and projects that are integral to growing Michigan’s economy,” says Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Redevelopment of vacant buildings and spaces to bring housing and retail to these 5 Michigan towns

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 14, 2024
Partner Content OakPark Mural Metromode - Metro DetroitArts and Culture

New Oak Park mural marks change in city placemaking

Sierra OkoniewskiThursday, November 14, 2024
Longform Mary Marsh, Juliana Fulton, and Kenyetta Campbell at Greenview-Wadsworth Park in Detroit. Recent improvements at the park were informed by the city of Detroit's equity metric for parks. Metromode - Metro DetroitDiversity

Metro Detroit parks' equity practices bring park improvements, more culturally competent programs

Patrick DunnTuesday, November 12, 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
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 The “modern lodge “ housing at Hoeft State Park is actually a vintage Sears & Roebuck cottage which at one time housed park staff. Rural Innovation ExchangeArts and Culture

You can spend the night at this vintage Sears cottage at a northern Michigan state park

Rosemary ParkerThursday, 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
Longform In Detroit, a truck drives on Jefferson Ave. while smoke billows from Zug Island. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy Communities

Wayne County air quality monitors alert residents and inspire clean air action

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, November 5, 2024
Feature Story fragmentslist The LakeshoreArts and Culture

How 2 West Michigan designers are turning plastic waste into art

Shandra MartinezMonday, November 4, 2024
Feature Story regenerativefarming Rural Innovation ExchangeSustainability

Bridging the gap between farms and food producers

Dawn KempThursday, October 31, 2024
Partner Content Luis Chen-Aguilera owns Wormie’s, a vermiculture compost farm. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Mission lenders focus on climate resilience

Northern InitiativesThursday, October 31, 2024
Development News Community leaders in the Village of Baldwin celebrate as the latest Michigan community to achieve "Redevelopment Ready" designation. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

These 4 rural Michigan communities are latest to be designated as 'Redevelopment Ready' from state

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 31, 2024
Development News Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II at the inaugural Mobility Conference in Detroit. Rural Innovation ExchangeTechnology and Innovation

Innovative mobility programs in Ionia and Marlette among winners of Equitable Mobility Challenge

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 31, 2024
Feature Story Among the help available at Community Action House are cooking classes. The LakeshoreCommunity Development

CAH’s Food Club to launch a mobile version

The LakeshoreMonday, October 28, 2024
Feature Story If you’re looking for unique and delightful gifts to give this holiday season, look no further than the Kerstmarket (Christmas market) in Holland. The LakeshoreArts and Culture

November things to do: Theater, shopping, music, food drives, crafts, Thanksgiving, and turkey trots

Melody WilsonFriday, October 25, 2024
Feature Story The City of Port Huron's Farmers Market. The Keel - Port HuronArts and Culture

Port Huron Farmer’s Market closes this year's season with trick-or-treating

Genevieve FoxThursday, October 24, 2024
Longform Solfed Farms Southwest MichiganSustainability

An adventurous, low-frequency life: Creating straw bale home and farm from scratch at Solfed Farms

Mark WedelThursday, October 24, 2024
Longform x Metromode - Metro DetroitArts and Culture

Downtown Farmington garners 'well-deserved national attention' as placemaking strategies bear out

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 24, 2024
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