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Development News “We are thrilled to officially open our doors in Traverse City with this state-of-the-art warehouse in such an amazing community,” says Joe Cekola, president of Imperial Beverage Company. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Imperial Beverage celebrates grand opening of ‘state-of-the-art’ facility in Traverse City

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 12, 2023
Development News The Michigan DNR has recommended a $1 million Spark Grant for Grass River Natural Area Boardwalk Trail improvements in Antrim County. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

‘Tangible benefits’: Nearly $22M in grants awarded to 31 parks and rec projects throughout Michigan

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 12, 2023
Feature Story Fennville The LakeshoreHealthy Communities

Encouraging greener communities

Sarah SpohnMonday, October 9, 2023
Feature Story Covered Wagon Farms sells eggs, honey and other food products. Rural Innovation ExchangeEntrepreneurship

Farmers markets help launch and grow businesses

Sarah RatledgeThursday, October 5, 2023
Development News x Rural Innovation ExchangeHealthy Communities

New program repurposes old newspaper boxes to dispense free Narcan in Mecosta, Osceola counties

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 5, 2023
Development News "These grants represent a critical step forward in addressing the significant housing, infrastructure, and other challenges facing our rural communities," says MDARD Director Tim Boring. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

More than $1M in grants awarded to 21 rural development projects throughout Michigan

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 5, 2023
Feature Story Williamstown Township earned a bronze level of certification in the Michigan Green Communities Challenge. Rural Innovation ExchangeSustainability

Encouraging greener communities

Sarah SpohnThursday, September 28, 2023
Feature Story Helping out at Arcadia Dunes Baldy Trailhead is an option for volunteers. Rural Innovation ExchangeSustainability

Sustainable steps

RIX StaffThursday, September 28, 2023
Partner Content Mari Romero Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Community foundations, nonprofit lenders blending strengths

Northern InitiativesThursday, September 28, 2023
Partner Content Mari Romero The LakeshoreEconomic Development

Community foundations, nonprofit lenders blending strengths

Northern InitiativesThursday, September 28, 2023
Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Michigan Outdoor Summit returns this week

Sarah Spohn Monday, September 25, 2023
Feature Story The De Vors have a herd of about 100 Jersey cows and a few Guernseys on their farm east of Kalkaska in northern Michigan. Rural Innovation ExchangeEntrepreneurship

Cow cuddling? It's a thing at this northern Michigan dairy farm

Kim SchneiderThursday, September 21, 2023
Feature Story hastingdowntownstreetscene Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Hastings spruces up its downtown

Rosemary ParkerThursday, September 21, 2023
Feature Story Kayak pass under the Old Iron Bridge in downtown Allegan. (City of Allegan) The LakeshoreEconomic Development

Redevelopment Ready: Harrison and Allegan

Sarah SpohnThursday, September 21, 2023
Development News “While significant, this is only a part of the support we provide through our renewable energy program and additional projects are on the way,” says U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development State Director for Michigan Brandon Fewins. Rural Innovation ExchangeSustainability

Michigan agricultural producers, rural small businesses win $2.1M in renewable energy grants

MJ GalbraithThursday, September 21, 2023
Feature Story lilypadocked Rural Innovation ExchangeEntrepreneurship

‘Whisper-quiet’ solar boats create buzz on Lake Leelanau

Rosemary ParkerThursday, September 14, 2023
Feature Story Harrison is a city of more than 2,000 residents in Clare County. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Redevelopment Ready: Harrison and Allegan

Sarah SpohnThursday, September 14, 2023
Feature Story Jon Ornée starting his swim off the North Manitou Island on Sept. 10. (Jon Ornée) Rural Innovation ExchangeArts and Culture

'Epic' record-holder swims between Manitou Islands

Shandra MartinezThursday, September 14, 2023
Feature Story mercyvehicles UPword - UPHealthy Communities

Easing the EMS staffing shortage in the U.P. and Michigan

Rosemary Parker Wednesday, September 13, 2023
Longform Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority Grayling location. Rural Innovation ExchangeHealthy Communities

Michigan’s rural CMHs work hard on improving access to mental health resources

Sarah SpohnTuesday, September 12, 2023
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