Firelands Symphony Orchestra names new executive director

Firelands Symphony Orchestra names Ron Brooker as its new executive director.

A number of financial incentives for post-secondary education help those interested in an early education career.
Michigan looks to create a better career path for early childhood educators

Improved career pathways, state incentives, and improved wages are essential to recruiting and retaining the early education workforce needed for the PreK for All roll-out.

Mr. Smith’s Coffee House owners look forward to Sept. 19 reopening

After a fire devastated their family-run business almost seven months ago, Mr. Smith's Coffee House owners Trent and Sara Beard are ready to open their doors again Sept. 19.

“Mary Ann Market” pays homage to beloved Miller Boat Line matriarch

The fifth ferry in the Miller Boat Line fleet celebrated its one-year anniversary in July.

Brodrick Wilks, program director and treasurer for Rescue MI Nature Now
Detroit environmental group creates green spaces through urban acupuncture

Using urban acupuncture, this Detroit nonprofit revitalizes alleyways to create a healthier and sustainable environment for its residents.

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority Grayling location.
Michigan’s rural CMHs work hard on improving access to mental health resources

MI Mental Health spoke with Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Chief Operations Officer Joanie Blamer and Sanilac County Community Mental Health CEO Wil Morris on addressing the mental health and wellness needs of rural communities.   

How URC is building talent-generating capacity, designed to propel Michigan’s economy

“The state of Michigan has realized that this is a ‘do or die’ moment with this economic and technological transformation of the automotive industry and related industries,” says University of Toronto Professor Richard Florida. It's one of the reasons he is part of a group working closely with universities, cities, and stakeholders to build better, more vibrant, sustainable cities in our state.

Rev. Horace Sheffield III, Executive Director of the Detroit Association of Black Organizations
Michigan nonprofits cite need for change in board diversity

The charge for nonprofit board diversity has waned, but its importance is as strong as ever say Southeast Michigan nonprofit leaders.  

Painting joy: Derek Brennan’s latest mural project brightens up downtown apartment building

Sandusky native Derek Brennan recently completed a four-story mural on an apartment building at the corner of Washington and Hancock streets in downtown Sandusky.

“Conservation For A Continent is more than a statement,” says DU President Chuck Smith. “It’s a promise to improve wetlands across North America on a scale large enough to improve quality of life for waterfowl, people and other wildlife."
Memphis non-profit launches $3B fundraising goal for North American wetland conservation efforts

“Conservation For A Continent is more than a statement,” says Ducks Unlimited President Chuck Smith. “It’s a promise to improve wetlands across North America on a scale large enough to improve quality of life for waterfowl, people and other wildlife.”

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