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Longform Most of Michigan’s counties having childcare deserts, areas that have three or more families competing for one available childcare slot. Second Wave - MichiganCommunity Development

Regional organizations help determine the childcare landscape within their own communities

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, January 16, 2024
Feature Story Representatives from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, IFF, KConnect, First Steps Kent, and Grand Rapids Public Schools were among those sharing at the event. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Un informe destaca la necesidad de una atención y educación más completas y equitativas en la primer

Ashley KingTuesday, January 9, 2024
Longform Representatives from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, IFF, KConnect, First Steps Kent, and Grand Rapids Public Schools were among those sharing at the event. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Report highlights need for more and more equitable early childhood care and education

Ashley KingTuesday, December 19, 2023
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. Rural Innovation ExchangeHealthy Communities

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

Rylee BarnsdaleTuesday, December 12, 2023
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. Second Wave - MichiganHealthy 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. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

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

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 7, 2023
Longform A number of financial incentives for post-secondary education help those interested in an early education career. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Michigan busca crear una mejor trayectoria profesional para los educadores de la primera infancia

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaTuesday, November 28, 2023
Partner Content Dr. Colleen Allen, AAoM president and CEO cuts the ribbon. Second Wave - MichiganCommunity Development

Autism Alliance of Michigan celebrates grand opening of new Grand Rapids location

Estelle SlootmakerTuesday, November 28, 2023
Longform Christine Manninen Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Working remotely -- and happily -- in the U.P.

Sarah Spohn Thursday, November 16, 2023
Longform Christine Manninen UPword - UPEntrepreneurship

Working remotely -- and happily -- in the U.P.

Sarah Spohn Wednesday, November 15, 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
Feature Story kinrosslodgeworkers Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Temporary housing created for hundreds of Soo Locks workers

Rosemary ParkerThursday, October 5, 2023
Feature Story kinrosslodgeworkers UPword - UPEconomic Development

Temporary housing created for hundreds of Soo Locks workers

Rosemary ParkerWednesday, October 4, 2023
Development News A nearly century-old butcher block from the now-shuttered Michigan Maple Block Company in Petoskey. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Workforce housing development gets funding support in Petoskey, with perhaps more to come

MJ GalbraithThursday, September 21, 2023
Longform A number of financial incentives for post-secondary education help those interested in an early education career. Second Wave - MichiganKids and Education

Michigan looks to create a better career path for early childhood educators

Joanne Bailey-BoorsmaWednesday, September 13, 2023
Development News “Keeping the people of rural America connected with reliable, high-speed internet brings new and innovative ideas to the rest of our country and creates good-paying jobs along the way,” says Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. Rural Innovation ExchangeTechnology and Innovation

USDA grants $12.7M to bridge high-speed internet gaps in these 4 northeast Michigan counties

MJ GalbraithThursday, August 24, 2023
Development News The AAR Manufacturing, Inc. facility in Cadillac designs and produces customized cargo pallet systems for the U.S. Air Force, facilitating the air transport of critical supplies. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Defense industry manufacturer plans $14M expansion in Cadillac; 41 new jobs announced

MJ GalbraithThursday, July 27, 2023
Development News “With access to affordable, high-speed internet as our tool, we can connect more Michiganders to economic opportunity,” said Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

More than 500 miles of high-speed internet infrastructure to connect Michigan's underserved areas

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 22, 2023
Development News x Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Onaway welding students partner with DNR to build footbridge at Harrisville State Park

MJ GalbraithThursday, June 8, 2023
Development News “Since its launch, the MI 10K DPA program has been incredibly successful in helping make homeownership more attainable for people across the state,” says Amy Hovey, executive director at MSHDA. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

MSHDA expands $10K down payment assistance program to homebuyers throughout the state

MJ GalbraithThursday, May 25, 2023
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