Mt. Elliott Park, Detroit.
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Development News “This redevelopment project at 127 West Main Street represents exactly the kind of thoughtful, mixed-use development we need in downtown Gaylord,” says Assistant City Manager Erika Peters. Rural Innovation Exchange

Historic clock tower building to be redeveloped in downtown Gaylord

MJ GalbraithThursday, March 13, 2025
Development News Rendering Credit: Carmi Design Group Rural Innovation Exchange

Historic schoolhouse almost lost to fire to be reimagined as park, perfomance space in Niles

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 27, 2025
Development News “The National Register recognition of the Vicksburg Union Depot is a remarkable achievement for our small community,” says Leah Milowe, museum administrator and curator at the Vicksburg Historical Society and Historic Village. Rural Innovation Exchange

Theaters, depots, and more: 11 Michigan sites added to National Register of Historic Places in '24

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 20, 2025
Feature Story Kayak launch at North River Road Park on the Black River. The Keel - Port Huron

Kimball Township works with Community Foundation to purchase land for canoe and kayak launch park

Sarah SpohnWednesday, February 19, 2025
Partner Content Left to right: Ralph Livingston, President Elect St Clair Rotary; Jackie Hanton, Vice President Community Foundation of St. Clair County; Bill Kauffman, St. Clair Rotary President execute the fund agreement. The Keel - Port Huron

St. Clair Rotary Club establishes fund at the Community Foundation

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Development News “We are honored to continue the stewardship of Leo Creek Preserve, ensuring that it remains a jewel of Suttons Bay for students and the public,” says ISEA executive director Fred Sitkins. Rural Innovation Exchange

What's next for this 9-acre nature preserve recently gifted to a Suttons Bay nonprofit

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 16, 2025
Partner Content Patti Manley. The Keel - Port Huron

Disaster Response Fund Reaches $100,000

Community Foundation of St. Clair CountyThursday, January 9, 2025
Development News Restoration efforts at the historic Cheboygan Front Range Lighthouse have been bolstered through a grant program from the Historical Society of Michigan. Rural Innovation Exchange

Rural Michigan's history organizations represent well in annual grant contest for museums and more

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 9, 2025
Innovation News View of the Tittabawassee River below Sanford Dam Catalyst Midland

Midland, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launch 3-year study to mitigate Tittabawassee River flooding

Misty BarronThursday, December 12, 2024
Development News “This is very exciting for the City of New Baltimore as this building holds a significant piece of history in our community,” says New Baltimore Mayor Thomas Semaan. Metromode - Metro Detroit

Historic Baker Building to be restored, revived as mixed-use development in downtown New Baltimore

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 5, 2024
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 Exchange

Alpena cement plant wins statewide industry award for sustainability measures

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 14, 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 Exchange

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

Rosemary ParkerThursday, November 7, 2024
Development News Paddle Antrim is an Elk Rapids-based nonprofit that advocates for the Chain of Lakes Watershed area in northwest Michigan. Rural Innovation Exchange

Mini-grants available for projects that create 'ripple effect' along the Chain of Lakes Watershed

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 24, 2024
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