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Traverse City tech hub to launch 3-year growth plan, expand coverage to include all of NW Michigan

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 16, 2023
Development News "America's 425 national parks provide incredible opportunities for growth and meaningful connection with the country's cultural heritage," says National Parks service director Chuck Sams. Rural Innovation ExchangeKids and Education

Recently awarded grant helps students see the stars from a new perspective at Sleeping Bear Dunes

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 16, 2023
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Celebrate National Rural Health Day on Nov. 16

Douglas Siwek Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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Small but important steps toward new housing

Rosemary Parker / RIX StaffThursday, November 9, 2023
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Celebrate National Rural Health Day on Nov. 16

Douglas Siwek Thursday, November 9, 2023
Development News The Washington Gardner building is located at 14 N. Huron St. in Albion. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Nonprofit to acquire historic Albion school building, repurpose as affordable senior housing

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 9, 2023
Development News "Michigan has become a legitimate hop growing region with novel aroma profiles," says J Robert Sirrine, Ph.D., Senior Educator at Michigan State University Extension. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Group advocating for Michigan hop farmers wins $105K grant to do just that

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 9, 2023
Feature Story DeWys-SMALL Rural Innovation ExchangeArts and Culture

Rural Ottawa County firm’s expansion to add 80 workers

Shandra MartinezThursday, November 9, 2023
Feature Story DeWys-SMALL The LakeshoreEconomic Development

Rural Ottawa County firm’s expansion to add 80 workers

Shandra MartinezTuesday, November 7, 2023
Feature Story Stixoutdoors Rural Innovation ExchangeEntrepreneurship

Ludington's STIX is a year-round destination

Erica HobbsThursday, November 2, 2023
Longform Hikers explore the woods at the Howard and Hazel Weting Preserve in Clare County. Rural Innovation ExchangeSustainability

Family donates land for Clare County’s newest nature preserve

Rosemary Parker Thursday, November 2, 2023
Development News Boardman River, Michigan. Rural Innovation ExchangeSustainability

More than $20M awarded to tribal-led watershed restoration project in Northern Michigan

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 2, 2023
Development News Lavender Hill Farm in Boyne City. (File photo) Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Inaugural Michigan AgriTourism Summit announced for May '24 in Traverse City

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 2, 2023
Feature Story A rendering of the redeveloped Cooley School in Cadillac. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Rural Michigan towns benefit from state grants

Ellen PiligianThursday, October 26, 2023
Feature Story The opera house has been a center for the performing arts in the Straits region for decades. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

The show must go on for all: Cheboygan Opera House plans upgrades to improve accessibility

Rosemary Parker Thursday, October 26, 2023
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New Grayling housing development back on track

Rosemary Parker Thursday, October 19, 2023
Development News A Michigan farm field planted with a cover crop. Cover crops help control erosion, improve soil fertility, and can improve farmland productivity. Rural Innovation ExchangeSustainability

Application window opens for conservation and restoration funding for Michigan landowners

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 19, 2023
Development News "Farming isn't just their career choice and how they pay their bills, it's an integral part of this family's DNA and now it will also be part of the long-term legacy of Michigan farming," says Tim Boring, MDARD Director. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Farming since 1853, this family just made sure their farmland remains so for decades to come

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 19, 2023
Feature Story Alber Orchard and Cider Mill in Manchester is among the state's many hard cider producers. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Michigan's hard cider renaissance: Orchards, entrepreneurs, and the future of an age-old beverage

Brenda Sodt MarshallThursday, October 12, 2023
Feature Story harborspringstrail Rural Innovation ExchangeSustainability

Trails 'with spectacular views' in the works in Emmet County

Rosemary ParkerThursday, October 12, 2023
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