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Development News Peterson Farms in Oceana County. Economic Development

Largest employer in Oceana County set to grow with $32.2M expansion planned

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 27, 2025
Feature Story Mark Witte chats with OnPoint staff: from left, Andre Pierre, Jr., chief administrative officer; Kelly Dingman, accounting supervisor, and Sarah Lumbert, general accountant. Equity

OnPoint: The many professional roles within mental health care

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, February 11, 2025
Development News “Our investment in Michigan marks the company’s first major investment to the U.S. market," says Christophe Lavigne, President of Highfield USA. Economic Development

New jobs for Northwest Michigan as businesses expand operations in Cadillac and Traverse City

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 12, 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 “I’m proud that we’re supporting projects in every region," says Amy Hovey, CEO and Executive Director of MSHDA. Community Development

Statewide program awards $30M in grants to build and rehab more than 700 housing units

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 7, 2024
Development News "Today's global challenges demand unprecedented collaboration and innovation," says Alejandro Adem, president of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) of Canada. Sustainability

International partnership awards $5M to MSU for new crop resilience research center

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 3, 2024
Development News Bridget Kavanagh's farm is located outside Mason in Ingham County. Economic Development

Community stakeholders gather in Gaylord for Michigan's first-ever Rural Prosperity Summit

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 23, 2024
Development News Vacant for the past several years, the former school building at 219 N. Water St. will be redeveloped as affordable housing in downtown Owosso. Community Development

This century-old school building is being redeveloped as affordable housing in downtown Owosso

MJ GalbraithThursday, April 18, 2024
Feature Story Teacher Housing Building Communities

Schools work together to address teacher housing shortage

Sarah SpohnThursday, March 28, 2024
Development News Torch 180 is located at 131 Mill St. in Fowlerville. Community Development

Good news for Fowlerville coffee shop dedicated to training, hiring Michiganders with disabilities

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 15, 2024
Feature Story Sarah Lucas listens to residents and community leaders at a gathering in Munising. Economic Development

A roadmap to prosperity for rural communities

RIX StaffThursday, February 1, 2024
Longform Natalie Visser, an assistant supervisor for MOKA, left, and Tracy share a warm embrace during a life skills session on cooking at a MOKA site in Wyoming. Healthy Communities

Recruiting direct care workers a challenge for Michigan's adult foster care homes

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, December 12, 2023
Development News “Today’s Walinga USA announcement is a shining example of the important role our rural communities play in Michigan’s economic future,” says Tim Boring, director, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. Economic Development

Agribusiness expansion in Wayland: $8.3M investment, 31 new jobs planned

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 7, 2023
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