Economic Development

Coverage of projects, big and small, and the people who create them, which promote the economic health of a community, including manufacturing, retail, office, and hospitality developments.

An ambitious vision, the Triangle Trail would connect more than a dozen communities. It’s making progress.

The 42-mile path would improve access to recreational opportunities in communities through the Mill Creek Valley.

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RESD Student Leadership Community
Students are speaking up. And schools are listening.

The Gratiot-Isabella RESD Student Leadership Community initiative empowers students from 12 area schools to develop leadership and collaboration skills while elevating student voices to better inform and strengthen local education experiences.

Flipping the script: Big buyers make pitches to small businesses

At Connect Local GR’s event on April 2, buyers controlling over $1 billion in procurement opportunities will tell small businesses how to get in the game.

The TECO line streetcar operates free of charge for passengers from Ybor City Historic District to the Channel District in Tampa.
Major city’s growth adds urgency to streetcar expansion discussion

Tampa leaders mull options for TECO Line streetcar extension that could shape future growth.

Pittsburgh’s post-steel economy is a success – and a warning for other cities

One core question is not why the steel industry in Pittsburgh collapsed, but why steel production remained so concentrated in the region for so long.

Recast Leaders aim to revitalize local economies

This Recast City program has worked with more than 200 cities in 44 states over the past 11 years.

What would the termination of Haitian TPS mean for Springfield, Ohio’s economy?

Springfield’s public officials cite recent economic gains, but the potential of mass deportation of Haitians could reverse progress. And no one wants to talk about it.

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.

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.

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