Entrepreneurship

The new Commongrounds building on Eighth Street in Traverse City.

Commongrounds uses co-op model to serve missing needs of the community

Traverse City's Commongrounds is a mixed-use building, offering affordable housing, co-working space, a coffee shop, child education center, and performance venue. It's the first real estate cooperative in northern Michigan.

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CCBHCs extend mental health care to more Michiganders despite challenges

Michigan was added to the country's list of certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) demonstration states back in the summer of 2020, with 29 counties throughout the lower peninsula operating CCBHCs through their community mental health agencies.

New ownership brings family passion to Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar in Perkins Township

Melissa and Jason Perry are the new owners of Pulp Juice and Smoothie Bar - Sandusky.

Dwayne Chaffen and Rick Askew co-founded Grindhouse Coffee in 2019.
How U of M student-athletes are getting a jolt of support from this Memphis coffee roaster

"At Memphis Grindhouse Coffee, we believe in the power of community and supporting local initiatives,” says Rick Askew, co-founder of Memphis Grindhouse Coffee.

Shannon Briggs founded Campfire Collective in 2022.
This woman-owned Memphis marketing firm more than doubled in size since launching just two years ago

An award-winning, woman-owned marketing firm is gaining steam in its hometown of Memphis.

Collaborative economic development fuels growth in Greater Sandusky Region

Teams from the Greater Sandusky Partnership and Huron County Growth Partnership work alongside state and local officials to attract businesses and manufacturers by highlighting unique regional assets, robust infrastructure, and coordinated incentives, resulting in high-paying job opportunities and community growth.

Fit to print (just about anything): Loris Printing evolves with the times

Loris Printing continues to serve the area with its myriad of services.

Elevate grants help small Michigan businesses level up

Although headquartered in Indiana, the FHLBank of Indianapolis provides access to grant programs and resources for small businesses throughout Michigan. The Elevate Grant aims to generate more economic opportunity for all, and helps small businesses like Mushroom House Tours in Charlevoix and The Poke Bowl in Flint to level up.  

Sandusky Book Bar expands with outdoor seating

Just in time for summer, Sandusky Book Bar soon will offer outdoor seating options.

Robert Sheehan  and colleague, Valerie Jamerson, take a look at the new Tool Kit.
Social Work Career Promotion Tool Kit shares benefits and pathways to rewarding careers

The toolkit is designed to enhance recruitment and promote social work career opportunities across the state. It includes sample language for websites, emails, and social media posts as well as recommended language for various professionals, including high school guidance counselors, college academic advisors, and behavioral health providers. There are also photographic materials for outreach usage.   

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