Economic Development

From Forest to Pharmacy: Researchers explore maple sap as a lifeline for cancer survivors

Researchers in the U.P., Michigan and beyond are looking into potential health applications for maple sap.

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How employee retention grows Michigan’s health care workforce

Retaining folks working within the health care sector is a vital strategy in turning around current and projected workforce shortages.

HART's busy Route 1 is fare-free for a year thanks to a pilot program the Tampa City Council is funding.
Fresh transit tactics increase ridership

Tampa City Council's pragmatic approach for improving service and growing ridership on HART Route 1 is producing results.

How nonprofits are responding to a labor shortage while leading inclusion

Three organizations demonstrate the lesson that employment that lasts does not begin at the moment of hire. It begins earlier with time, structure and intention.

Apprenticeships growing Michigan’s health care workforce

Traditionally used in manufacturing and skilled trades, health care apprenticeships benefit students, employees seeking advancement, and employers.

Workforce development program for young adults nurtures confidence, direction, purpose

West Michigan Works!’ Ascend youth program helps participants build confidence, explore careers, and gain essential workplace skills.

Pints for the Planet: Michigan brewery saves grains from dumps, cuts carbon footprint

Griffin Claw Brewing in Birmingham is changing the brewery game by implementing multiple sustainable practices like sending their brewers' grain to local farmers and recapturing CO2 to prevent it from entering the atmosphere.

CDC of Tampa’s Suit Up & Show Up prepares, dresses young men for success

Suit Up & Show Up guides young men toward a path to success and gives them a new suit to wear along the way.

“When I grow up.” Inspiring kids to dream big about careers in health care

These collaborations show how growing interest in health care careers can begin early.

Entrepreneur creates waterproof gear for outdoor enthusiasts with help from EDA

Aaron Hulett found the resources he needed to release his new company, P39 Adventure Gear, by working with the EDA of St. Clair County.

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