Clifton "Clifnotes" Perry captures the sentiments shared during the youth listening session.

Los jóvenes opinan: ¿Qué cambiarían los miembros más jóvenes de nuestra comunidad? Se lo preguntamos

El Modelo D pasa tiempo con jóvenes de tres barrios diferentes de Detroit, escuchando lo que les gusta de sus comunidades y lo que esperan cambiar.

"The resources and tools provided through the Accelerator will assist any restaurant owner from growth and development to maturity to have the confidence to make the vital decisions to have a successful and sustainable restaurant," says Rhonda Brown.
New accelerator program to offer free business classes, coaching to Memphis food-service businesses

“Memphis Medical District Collaborative is excited about the partnership with Proof Incubator,” says Rhonda Brown, Economic Development Program Manager with the MMDC. "The resources and tools provided through the Accelerator will assist any restaurant owner from growth and development to maturity to have the confidence to make the vital decisions to have a successful and sustainable restaurant."

It’s time plan your Michigan vacation

National Plan for Vacation Day is a reminder for Americans and Michiganders to plan their vacations for the rest of the year. Surveys show many Americans fail to use all of their vacation days in any given year.

Jenifer Murray, a contracted grant coordinator with Munson Healthcare, works on programs for new parents in her office.
Northern Michigan works to build supportive services for parents in “maternity care deserts”

Many in the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula live in areas with a serious lack of resources, facilities, and practitioners for pregnant people, new parents, and infants.

Baking up history in Milan

“I selected Milan because it's home. I grew up in Milan and in turn raised my kids in Milan. Also, the Milan Village Square has been transforming in recent years and the quaint historic setting lends the perfect environment for a local small-town bakery,” Read what else Baker on the Square owner and founder Rich Shafer has to say about opening a business in his hometown.

Photo courtesy of Bait House Brewery
Brewery boom

The North Coast has become a brewery bonanza over the last decade. From Sandusky to Port Clinton, breweries have been delighting hops fans across the region. What’s next for brewing in the area? Operators of local breweries weigh in.

Tai Chi Comes to the JSP

Want a way to relax and connect? Check out Tai Chi on the pier.  

Run this town: RUNDUSKY is back

Get moving with the 2023 RUNDUSKY Race Series.

Kirsten Elliott, Vice President and COO at Community Housing Network
A basic needs forecast from nonprofits serving those who struggle the most

Nonprofits dealing with basic human needs weigh in on an expected increase in demand for housing, utility assistance, food and healthcare – and on how they’re planning to meet emerging needs with limited resources. 

With plans to expand, eagerly awaiting spring’s arrival at Black Seeds Urban Farms

Derravia and Bobby Rich started Black Seeds Urban Farms in 2021. It has grown into a successful business, providing fresh fruits and vegetables from the earth in a location that was recently a food desert. There's much more to come.

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