Call it a comeback: Bobcats are making their way back to the state

Once completely gone from Ohio, bobcats continue to make an impressive comeback, especially in the southern and eastern parts of the state.   

A “reimagined” Venetian Marina is docking this spring

Hoty Enterprises, Inc., is working on a major project at its Venetian Marina property, renovating the dock space and adding a building for dry rack storage. The project is slated to be completed by April, just in time for the 2024 boating season.

Gerold’s Old Dutch Tavern owner reflects on 34 years in the business

After 34 years of ownership, Old Dutch Tavern owner Larry Gerold is cooking up his last Thursday Burger Night patty Dec. 21.

Strawberry Cow is mooving on up with new menu items

Strawberry Cow is a new, local food truck with a mobile ice cream parlor twist. Featuring ice cream, specialty milkshakes, and out-of-this-world burgers.

How ‘Incubation’ kitchens are helping food entrepreneurs affordably scale their businesses

Three Michigan nonprofits are providing support to food entrepreneurs, from access to commercial kitchens to local food systems, to help them launch their business more affordably and sustainably. 

Representatives from the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, IFF, KConnect, First Steps Kent, and Grand Rapids Public Schools were among those sharing at the event.
Report highlights need for more and more equitable early childhood care and education

WKKF, IFF, KConnect, and First Steps Kent met with other stakeholders to discuss a report that found 20,500 additional slots are needed to meet the Kent County’s demand for childcare.

Get vaccinated for the holidays!

As families gather for the holidays, getting vaccinated is especially important. That’s why the Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) helps prepare patients for vaccinations through communication, education, and accurate information. 

The 901 Entrepreneurs Fellowship program has awarded a $65,000 stipend to three underrepresented Memphis entrepreneurs so they can grow their businesses and create more local jobs.
These three entrepreneurs won fellowships to help them grow their businesses in Memphis

“These fellowships may be the springboard that the awardees need to build businesses that, when scaled, have the potential to provide economic opportunities for the founders and good local jobs for Memphians,” says Jessica Taveau, president and CEO, Epicenter.

Training and certifications will be offered for high-demand jobs in the construction, logistics, manufacturing, and technology industries.
Memphis Chamber’s new accelerated training center to offer career pathways for 1,000s of Memphians

“This center gives Memphis something we’ve never had before,” said Amity Schuyler, Chief Innovation Officer and Senior Vice President of Workforce Development for the Chamber. “By training people faster for the jobs that are in the highest demand, we will not only expand access to prosperity but give advanced industries another incentive to choose to invest in our region.”

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