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Development News Working through the winter at Colonial Michilimackinac. Rural Innovation ExchangeArts and Culture

Work underway to build first new Colonial Michilimackinac building in more than a decade

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 15, 2024
Development News “We are excited to see more homegrown and out-of-state organizations that view Michigan as a promising marketplace for developing new products from recovered materials,” says Liz Browne, director of EGLE’s Materials Management Division. Rural Innovation ExchangeSustainability

Projects strengthening Michigan's circular economy selected for business accelerator program

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 8, 2024
Development News The Keweenaw Historical Society in Eagle Harbor won a $2,400 grant to upgrade the gazebo welcome center at the Eagle Harbor Lighthouse. Rural Innovation ExchangeArts and Culture

These 12 small town history organizations win $25K in grants for upcoming projects

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 8, 2024
Feature Story Pete Edwards shared his Nordic walking expertise with media at a recent event at Forbush Corner outside Grayling. Rural Innovation ExchangeEntrepreneurship

Empire entrepreneur spreads the joy of Nordic walking with clinics and customized poles

Rosemary ParkerThursday, February 8, 2024
Feature Story Auto Image is located in Plainwell. The LakeshoreEntrepreneurship

Car accessory customizer flourishes in Plainwell

Rosemary Parker Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Feature Story Auto Image is located in Plainwell. Rural Innovation ExchangeEntrepreneurship

Car accessory customizer flourishes in Plainwell

Rosemary Parker Thursday, February 1, 2024
Development News Soon and McKeel Hagerty, founders of the Boundless Futures Foundation. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

New Traverse City-based foundation awards $120K in inaugural grantmaking round

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 1, 2024
Development News “Marcellus has identified its desired direction for the future and has a plan to achieve its goals for the community," said MEDC Senior Vice President of Economic Development Incentives and Services Michele Wildman. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Redevelopment Ready: Village of Marcellus receives "open for business" designation from state

MJ GalbraithThursday, February 1, 2024
Feature Story Sarah Lucas listens to residents and community leaders at a gathering in Munising. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

A roadmap to prosperity for rural communities

RIX StaffThursday, February 1, 2024
Feature Story forbushstart Rural Innovation ExchangeEntrepreneurship

No snow? As long as it's cold, you can cross-country ski at this hidden gem: Forbush Corner

RIX StaffThursday, January 25, 2024
Development News “We believe that the TNHDAP will make a real, lasting impact to tribes across Michigan,” says Jamie Stuck, United Tribes of Michigan president. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

MSHDA launches new program to expand affordable housing among 12 tribal nations in Michigan

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 25, 2024
Development News The City of Hart was a 2022 Put Your Town on the Map grantee for their Hart Project Initiative, which resulted in the permanent installation of the 24 ft. Tin Man sculpture in 2023. Rural Innovation ExchangeCommunity Development

Michigan small towns invited to apply for contest awarding $50K to community development projects

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 25, 2024
Partner Content littleacornlogo Rural Innovation ExchangeKids and Education

A Crisis of Care: Testing a new model of childcare in Northport

Interlochen Public Radio | By Tyler ThompsonThursday, January 25, 2024
Feature Story Zachariah Malachi and the Hillbilly Executives. Rural Innovation ExchangeArts and Culture

In Manchester, live music creates a sense of community

Chuck MarshallThursday, January 18, 2024
Feature Story Thunder Bay Theatre is the only year-round professional theater in northeast Michigan. Rural Innovation ExchangeArts and Culture

The show will go on at Alpena's Thunder Bay Theatre

RIX StaffThursday, January 18, 2024
Development News Inside 20Fathoms in Traverse City. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

New CFO of Traverse City tech hub to double as Tribal Liaison for local Native American communities

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 18, 2024
Development News The award-winning hops at Top Hops Farm in Goodrich. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Family-owned farm in Goodrich wins the Chinook Cup for best hops in Michigan

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 18, 2024
Development News "A big part of winning this award is recognizing that we have access to the best milk the USA has to offer," says Leelanau Cheese Co. managing partner and cheesemaker Gary Smith. Rural Innovation ExchangeEconomic Development

Cheese champs: These two northern Michigan cheesemakers win big at international cheese contest

MJ GalbraithThursday, January 11, 2024
Feature Story merinosheep Rural Innovation ExchangeEntrepreneurship

The life of a modern shepherdess: Bridging tradition and innovation in farming in rural Michigan

Brenda Sodt Marshall Thursday, January 11, 2024
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