“We are seeing great advances in repurposing tires for environmental benefits, and this grant for Memphis Tire Recyclers is a great example,” says TDEC Deputy Commissioner Greg Young.

Memphis Tire Recyclers win grant to increase capacity, recycle 150K additional scrap tires each year

“We are seeing great advances in repurposing tires for environmental benefits, and this grant for Memphis Tire Recyclers is a great example,” says TDEC Deputy Commissioner Greg Young. “Programs like this not only help clean up sites of used tires, they involve innovative new uses for them. We congratulate Memphis Tire Recyclers on this project.”

This year's Holiday Cheer campaign runs through Dec. 24.
Holiday Cheer celebrates 40 years feeding the community

Second Harvest and WOBL/ WDLW recently kicked off its 40th annual Holiday Cheer campaign, which helps us continue to meet the needs of our neighbors.

A refreshing new business: Roesch Refresh offers professional organizing services and more

Roesch’s business model is a professional organizer who offers decluttering and cleaning services. She can also help individuals pack for a move and works with people who would be considered hoarders to downsize, or those trying to get into condos or senior living.

Copper Top Market: where quality beef meets community commitment

Copper Top Market's goal is to provide high-quality, locally sourced beef and products while promoting sustainable farming practices, supporting local producers, and fostering a sense of community through engaging events and offerings.

BGSU research draws a connection between songbirds’ migration patterns and Lake Erie islands

By better understanding the migration patterns of birds around the island archipelago, the more information scientists and decision-makers will have about important habitat in the area. 

A number of financial incentives for post-secondary education help those interested in an early education career.
Michigan busca crear una mejor trayectoria profesional para los educadores de la primera infancia

Mientras Michigan trabaja hacia un programa PreK para Todos o PreK for All, que ampliará las opciones voluntarias de preescolar para que cada niño de cuatro años en Michigan pueda acceder a una educación preescolar gratuita en 2027, una preocupación que Meyers y otros educadores preescolares plantean es el desarrollo de la fuerza laboral para los maestros de educación preescolar. 

More than 500 students, staff, teachers, and volunteers participated in a Mental Health Fair and Walk at Detroit’s University Prep Art & Design Middle High School in October.
Michigan’s community mental health agencies work hard to prevent youth suicide

Michigan’s community mental health agencies (CMHs) and organizations across the state understand that asking questions and having conversations about mental health and suicide is a very significant step in prevention. 

Dr. Colleen Allen, AAoM president and CEO cuts the ribbon.
Autism Alliance of Michigan celebrates grand opening of new Grand Rapids location

On Thursday Nov. 16, the Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) celebrated its new Grand Rapids-area office with a grand opening ribbon cutting and open house at its location within the Special Olympics Michigan Unified Sports & Inclusion Center, about 10 miles south of Grand Rapids proper. 

Copper Country initiative emphasizes fresh and local foods

In the western Upper Peninsula, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community strives toward the goal of food sovereignty, strengthening the community's ability to produce more of its own fresh and local food sources. 

Arnika Carter, founder of Loaded Juice.
Women Working It: Arnika Carter, founder of Loaded Juice, shares her start-up journey

Arnika Carter is a local entrepreneur with a passion for helping people stay healthy.

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