Rural Innovation Exchange

Feature Story biggbytower

Biggby Coffee expands its footprint in rural Michigan


Feature Story This historic chapel will be renovated into a performance and gathering space.
Longform Valais Sheep

Flocking to a new breed of sheep in Calhoun County


Feature Story ironwoodminersmural

Ironwood and other rural towns embrace placemaking


Feature Story A mural depicting a chapter of Ironwood history.

Rural towns across Michigan embrace placemaking


Longform alconabrewhaus

Allergen awareness is always on the menu at Alcona Brew Haus


Feature Story Ground was broken last month on The Renwick, which will include condos and a grocery store.

Walloon Lake's newest village building: The Renwick


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Feature Story Beaverton's Trail of Two Cities is among the Spark Grant recipients.

Best of times: Trail of Two Cities moves forward


Feature Story The James E. Bonine Carriage House in Vandalia served as a stop on the Underground Railroad.

Barn Believers work to save iconic farm structures


Feature Story Brett VanderKamp founded New Holland Brewing Co. in 1997.

New Holland Brewing Co. expands to Battle Creek


Feature Story A former J.C. Penney store is being renovated as a brewpub for New Holland Brewing Co.

New Holland Brewing Co. expands to Battle Creek


Longform Filmmaker David Siev's "Bad Axe" premiered at his hometown theater in May.

Bad Axe: It's our town too


Development News “Our new partnership with DBIA resulted in six Michigan businesses receiving funding allowing them to increase innovation and expand,” says MDARD Acting Director Kathy Angerer.