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Development News "This is not only a step in building out our charging infrastructure, it’s an opportunity to offer the best new road trip for electric vehicle owners across the country,” says EGLE Director Phil Roos.
Development News Built in 1939 by the Public Works Administration, the historic Charlevoix City Hall will receive a new roof as a result of the SHPO grant.
Feature Story Barbara Bull, owner of Cherry Point Farm & Market, works along a strip of lavender plants on her farm.

Lavender farms on the rise in Michigan


Development News “You have sown the seeds and grown your projects. It is now time to harvest those endeavors and take it to the next level,” said Julie Staveland, assistant division director for EGLE’s Materials Management Division.
Development News “The Electric City Project will establish a lasting identity for Sturgis and create several gathering spaces within the downtown corridor,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
Development News The Community Connect Center will be located at 114 N. Michigan Ave. in downtown Big Rapids.
Development News Bob’s Drugs Pharmacy at the Slate Building is located at194 N Division Ave. in downtown Hesperia.
Feature Story The Waterloo State Recreation Areas is among the natural assets in the region.
Development News The Friends of New Troy Community Center is located at 13372 California Rd. in New Troy.
Development News Phase II of North Central's CATEE project, which begins in early 2025, includes the razing of the college’s 59-year-old Technology Building, transforming it into an expanded, state-of-the-art Technology Center.
Feature Story Omena Cut Flowers grows 40 varieties of annuals and perennials.

U-pick flower farms blooming across Michigan


Development News Now in its fifth year, Pitch North has awarded more than $51,000 in cash and prizes to 25 finalists since its launch in 2019.
Development News A Vincent van Gogh self-portrait hangs in downtown Farmington in 2022 as part of the DIA's Insdie|Out program.
Feature Story An artist's rendering of the new waterfront plaza in Benton Harbor.

$2 million waterfront plaza planned for Benton Harbor


Innovation News “This project will create a new space in Downtown Allegan that is inclusive of all users and modernize a beloved community place,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
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Cassopolis reimagines childcare


Development News “This project will create a new space in Downtown Allegan that is inclusive of all users and modernize a beloved community place,” says MEDC Regional Prosperity Managing Director Paula Holtz.
Development News "The APEX Accelerator BidMatch service continues to be the cornerstone of GLEC's market surveillance and business capture activities," says Bill Arnold, GLEC Manager of Business Development.
Feature Story The Ocean Navigator docks at the new $5 million pier along Houghton's waterfront.

Small ports welcome uptick in Great Lakes cruises