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Development News “The Recreation Passport is a tremendous value providing annual access to state parks, boating access sites, state forest campgrounds and more, all for $14,” says DNR Director Scott Bowen. Pictured here is the beach at Hoeft State Park on Lake Huron. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Recreation Passport grants to support park and trail improvements in these 13 Michigan counties

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 12, 2024
Development News “Our investment in Michigan marks the company’s first major investment to the U.S. market," says Christophe Lavigne, President of Highfield USA. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

New jobs for Northwest Michigan as businesses expand operations in Cadillac and Traverse City

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 12, 2024
Feature Story Artwork from children in Taiwan. UPword - UPArts and Culture

4-H art exchange program connects U.P. and rural Michigan students with China and beyond

Dawn KempWednesday, December 11, 2024
Feature Story Artwork from children in Taiwan. Rural Innovation ExchangeArts and Culture

4-H art exchange program connects rural Michigan students with their peers in China and beyond

Dawn KempThursday, December 5, 2024
Development News “This is great news that will help spur growth in Northern Michigan. Housing has been a major issue in our region and across the state,” says Sen. John Damoose. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Developers win grant to activate vacant space into workforce housing in downtown Petoskey

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 5, 2024
Development News “The applications we received this year were impressive in both number and quality, which speaks to the need for continued investment across the state,” says MaryBeth Wott, SVP Community Investment and Strategic Planning Officer. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Michigan projects receive $17.7M in grants in record-setting year for affordable housing program

MJ GalbraithThursday, December 5, 2024
Development News Delaney Keating, Director of Entrepreneurship at 20Fathoms, provides startup coaching to the founder of Sand Baggage. Rural Innovation ExchangeEntrepreneurship

Business incubator to offer free startup coaching help in these 3 northwestern Michigan communities

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 21, 2024
Development News The Right Place, Inc. helped the Middleville DDA secure a $21,250 RAP grant for a downtown art walk installation in 2022. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Placemaking projects sought in these 13 West Michigan counties in grant funding push

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 21, 2024
Feature Story medicaldisplay Rural Innovation ExchangeTechnology and Innovation

Remote patient monitoring program improves healthcare of residents in rural communities

Natalie PlattThursday, November 14, 2024
Feature Story emmetstation Rural Innovation ExchangeArts and Culture

On target: Sportsmen's club rebrands to welcome more public participation in clay sports

RIX StaffThursday, November 14, 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 ExchangeSustainability

Alpena cement plant wins statewide industry award for sustainability measures

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 14, 2024
Development News “Support for these projects underscores our commitment to our ‘Make It in Michigan’ economic development strategy’s focus on the people, places, and projects that are integral to growing Michigan’s economy,” says Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Redevelopment of vacant buildings and spaces to bring housing and retail to these 5 Michigan towns

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 14, 2024
Development News “The Byron Pocket Park represents a creative re-use of a long vacant space in the Village,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz. Pictured here is the lot in downtown Byron as it stands today. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

This Michigan village plans to transform a vacant lot into a downtown destination

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 7, 2024
Development News “I’m proud that we’re supporting projects in every region," says Amy Hovey, CEO and Executive Director of MSHDA. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Statewide program awards $30M in grants to build and rehab more than 700 housing units

MJ GalbraithThursday, November 7, 2024
Feature Story Tina Arroyo is the entrepreneur behind Spectacle Society in Detroit. Rural Innovation ExchangeEntrepreneurship

Women entrepreneurs get financial boost from new private foundation

Rosemary ParkerThursday, November 7, 2024
Development News Community leaders in the Village of Baldwin celebrate as the latest Michigan community to achieve "Redevelopment Ready" designation. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

These 4 rural Michigan communities are latest to be designated as 'Redevelopment Ready' from state

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 31, 2024
Development News Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II at the inaugural Mobility Conference in Detroit. Rural Innovation ExchangeTechnology and Innovation

Innovative mobility programs in Ionia and Marlette among winners of Equitable Mobility Challenge

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 31, 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 ExchangeSustainability

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

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 24, 2024
Development News Image rendering of the Hickory Creek Park Pavilion by Abonmarche. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Village of Stevensville plans new universally accessible pavilion at Hickory Creek Park

MJ GalbraithThursday, October 24, 2024
Feature Story Michigan DNR Rural Innovation ExchangeSustainability

Annual Michigan Outdoor Summit celebrates, strengthens outdoors communities

RIX StaffThursday, October 10, 2024
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