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Development News “This dog park will provide Cheboygan County a new space for creating community engagement,” says Dan Gilmartin, CEO and Executive Director of the Michigan Municipal League. Community Development

Group hopes to activate underused space at Cheboygan County Fairgrounds with dog park

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 9, 2025
Feature Story Corewell Health has been among the supporters of the Lakeshore Trail. Community Development

Donations boost plans for Southwest Michigan's Lakeshore Trail

Rosemary Parker Thursday, January 9, 2025
Development News "We have loved being a part of the downtown and we are so grateful to be a small part of the overall concept that is being developed in our community," says Kim Hemker, Executive Director of BCCADSV. Community Development

A small town café with a big mission wins grant that helps them 'grow and create partnerships'

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 19, 2024
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Beyond books: Rural libraries expand services to meet community needs

Rosemary Parker | RIX StaffThursday, December 19, 2024
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New pitch competition fuels dreams for young entrepreneurs in Southwest Michigan

Thursday, December 12, 2024
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New series explores efforts to address oral health inequities

Shandra MartinezThursday, December 12, 2024
Development News “The Recreation Passport is a tremendous value providing annual access to state parks, boating access sites, state forest campgrounds and more, all for $14,” says DNR Director Scott Bowen. Pictured here is the beach at Hoeft State Park on Lake Huron. Community Development

Recreation Passport grants to support park and trail improvements in these 13 Michigan counties

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 12, 2024
Feature Story Artwork from children in Taiwan. Arts and Culture

4-H art exchange program connects rural Michigan students with their peers in China and beyond

Dawn KempThursday, December 5, 2024
Development News “The applications we received this year were impressive in both number and quality, which speaks to the need for continued investment across the state,” says MaryBeth Wott, SVP Community Investment and Strategic Planning Officer. Community Development

Michigan projects receive $17.7M in grants in record-setting year for affordable housing program

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 5, 2024
Development News Delaney Keating, Director of Entrepreneurship at 20Fathoms, provides startup coaching to the founder of Sand Baggage. Entrepreneurship

Business incubator to offer free startup coaching help in these 3 northwestern Michigan communities

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 21, 2024
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Remote patient monitoring program improves healthcare of residents in rural communities

Natalie PlattThursday, November 14, 2024
Development News "At Holcim, improving sustainability goes hand-in-hand with accelerating economic development," says Jaime Hill, North America region head at Holcim. Sustainability

Alpena cement plant wins statewide industry award for sustainability measures

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 14, 2024
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