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Independent bookstores succeed by playing to their strengths
Despite the collapse of the big-box bookstore, local independent stores have successfully emphasized community, tactile experience, curation, and collaboration.
Nearly $300K in Seed Awards bolster Michigan’s local food and farming
Nearly $300,000 in Seed Awards from the Michigan Good Food Fund will support 18 food and farm businesses across Michigan, helping small, locally rooted operations grow and improve food access.
New campaign seeks to reduce Michigan businesses’ food waste by doubling food donations
A new initiative led by the nonprofit Michigan Sustainable Business Forum is seeking to double the amount of food that Michigan businesses donate to food banks and rescues.
Farmington’s focus on public art fosters economic growth
The City of Farmington's collaborations support its vision of leveraging public art as an economic driver.
Michigan Good Food Fund sets 2026 agenda on community engagement, outreach
The Michigan Good Food Fund, is setting its sights on ambitious goals for 2026.
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.
Downtown Utica’s Art Nook: “Super cool place making”
Art Nook connects folks to downtown businesses and showcases a colorful mural by artist Kevin Gano.
From 3D-printed homes to a ‘pocket neighborhood’: Finding new solutions to affordable housing
Across the Metro Detroit area, innovators are finding new ways to develop the affordable housing that the community desperately needs.
Independent bookstores succeed by playing to their strengths
Despite the collapse of the big-box bookstore, local independent stores have successfully emphasized community, tactile experience, curation, and collaboration.
Nearly $300K in Seed Awards bolster Michigan’s local food and farming
Nearly $300,000 in Seed Awards from the Michigan Good Food Fund will support 18 food and farm businesses across Michigan, helping small, locally rooted operations grow and improve food access.
New campaign seeks to reduce Michigan businesses’ food waste by doubling food donations
A new initiative led by the nonprofit Michigan Sustainable Business Forum is seeking to double the amount of food that Michigan businesses donate to food banks and rescues.
Farmington’s focus on public art fosters economic growth
The City of Farmington's collaborations support its vision of leveraging public art as an economic driver.
Michigan Good Food Fund sets 2026 agenda on community engagement, outreach
The Michigan Good Food Fund, is setting its sights on ambitious goals for 2026.
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.
Downtown Utica’s Art Nook: “Super cool place making”
Art Nook connects folks to downtown businesses and showcases a colorful mural by artist Kevin Gano.
From 3D-printed homes to a ‘pocket neighborhood’: Finding new solutions to affordable housing
Across the Metro Detroit area, innovators are finding new ways to develop the affordable housing that the community desperately needs.
