"We are excited to celebrate clearing this milestone on the path to restoring this building into a space that will serve my neighbors for decades to come,” says Coleman Yoakum, Micah 6 Community Executive Director. “Folks like our Oakland County Commissioner Gwen Markham, who grew up in this neighborhood, are always quick to remind me that even when it was a school, this building was a community center. We are excited to play a small role in bringing it back."

“Elevate Your Voice” small business survey is an opportunity for the small businesses of southeast Michigan to share their experiences with the New Economy Initiative (NEI) – and an opportunity for organizations to respond to needs.

“The Pike Street Clinton River Trail Project, which is now fully funded at $20,328,000, is critical to a vibrant downtown and to enhanced transportation in Pontiac,” says Pontiac Mayor Tim Greimel.