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B.C. Enquirer: Tribe ready to assume operation of casino

Now that they know how the games are played, the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi tribe is ready to run FireKeepers Casino. Tribal officials have reached a tentative agreement […]

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Thanks for listening, Michigan!

MSHDA and the Michigan Municipal League are proud to announce "The Prosperity Agenda" has won a 2011 MarCom Award for broadcast excellence from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals.

Four Lessons on small towns and the bigger picture

The groundwork has been laid for a truly supportive community in and around Kalamazoo. Now a number of local organizations, including Transformations Spirituality Center are wondering what can get everyone to the next level. Guest author Jenni Piper talks about what she's learning about living here and fostering a sense of community.

The beautiful scars of Kinetic Affect bring healing to others

Slam poetry competitors turned business partners, the two men behind Kinetic Affect have found a way to connect with audiences of all kinds through their vulnerability. Zinta Aistars talks to them about their art and business.

Courier Leader: Teacher becomes science fellow
MLive: Eaton Corp. gets thanks from United Way
B.C. Enquirer: History museum still going forward
Second Look: Chinese New Year comes in like a lion

Second Wave photographer Erik Holladay finds a local community connecting with its roots in a Chinese New Year celebration.

Neighborhoods are making good use of their time

Business efficiency guru Stephen R. Covey says: The key is in not spending time, but in investing it. A time bank offers an opportunity to invest one's time in the community and in oneself. Kathy Jennings reports on an idea that puts giving and getting on an equal footing.

Southwest Michigan’s local food connections in the spotlight

Kalamazoo's local food movement illustrates what's happening across the country, says Patty Cantrell. In a talk she called "New Roads to New Markets" she recently told the story of new connections being made through food at TEDx Manhattan.

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