Support for small-scale Detroit real estate developers
A program called Better Buildings, Better Blocks is aimed at teaching the nuts and bolts of small-scale real estate development to Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park residents.
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Issue Media Group Launches Rural Innovation eXchange
Issue Media Group is excited to announce the company’s latest online media project – Rural Innovation eXchange (RIX). RIX will focus on the innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation and community development taking place in rural Michigan and feature the work of rural talent and content creators.
Studies show major economic benefits from parks and trails – and Michigan leaders are catching on
As local studies have identified billions of dollars in economic benefits from the region's parks and trails, area leaders have increasingly come together to acknowledge and better leverage those benefits.
“When you’re not allowed to give up, you change”
Motivated by a desire to give back to his hometown, Jake Saldaña and wife Ashleigh opened Sal's Gym three years ago.
Flint United is providing hope for local hoop dreamers
"It means everything to the city.”
Calling rockstar entrepreneurs: Local spirits company encourages supplier diversity
Motu Viget Spirits’ partners have had to modify their operations in the wake of COVID-19. Even with this unexpected hurdle, Motu Viget has been able to secure placements in over 260 locations to date. Moving forward, they hope to see more underrepresented businesses appear at local restaurants and retail shelves.
Michigan’s local food economy rises to meet COVID-19’s challenges
Small Michigan farms have already adapted rapidly to address some of the challenges the pandemic has presented, and local food advocates see many opportunities ahead to continue strengthening local food systems.
Michigan to join Confluence of States bolstering outdoor recreation industry
Leaders from across sectors and around the state joined Governor Whitmer recently to advance Michigan's outdoor industry.
Michigan hoophouse program benefits farmers, families, and markets
Low-tech by design, the simple hoophouse helps extend the farmer’s growing season. Learn how one Michigan program supports hoophouse farms so growers can stock markets, schools, and institutions with farm-fresh food year round.
Michigan food hubs make hospital food and the local food economy healthier
In Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, food hubs are getting locally-grown foods into the cafeterias and onto the trays of Bronson Hospital. At the same time, they’re supporting local farming economies and healthy communities.
Issue Media Group Launches Rural Innovation eXchange
Issue Media Group is excited to announce the company’s latest online media project – Rural Innovation eXchange (RIX). RIX will focus on the innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation and community development taking place in rural Michigan and feature the work of rural talent and content creators.
Studies show major economic benefits from parks and trails – and Michigan leaders are catching on
As local studies have identified billions of dollars in economic benefits from the region's parks and trails, area leaders have increasingly come together to acknowledge and better leverage those benefits.
“When you’re not allowed to give up, you change”
Motivated by a desire to give back to his hometown, Jake Saldaña and wife Ashleigh opened Sal's Gym three years ago.
Flint United is providing hope for local hoop dreamers
"It means everything to the city.”
Calling rockstar entrepreneurs: Local spirits company encourages supplier diversity
Motu Viget Spirits’ partners have had to modify their operations in the wake of COVID-19. Even with this unexpected hurdle, Motu Viget has been able to secure placements in over 260 locations to date. Moving forward, they hope to see more underrepresented businesses appear at local restaurants and retail shelves.
Michigan’s local food economy rises to meet COVID-19’s challenges
Small Michigan farms have already adapted rapidly to address some of the challenges the pandemic has presented, and local food advocates see many opportunities ahead to continue strengthening local food systems.
Michigan to join Confluence of States bolstering outdoor recreation industry
Leaders from across sectors and around the state joined Governor Whitmer recently to advance Michigan's outdoor industry.
Michigan hoophouse program benefits farmers, families, and markets
Low-tech by design, the simple hoophouse helps extend the farmer’s growing season. Learn how one Michigan program supports hoophouse farms so growers can stock markets, schools, and institutions with farm-fresh food year round.
Michigan food hubs make hospital food and the local food economy healthier
In Battle Creek and Kalamazoo, food hubs are getting locally-grown foods into the cafeterias and onto the trays of Bronson Hospital. At the same time, they’re supporting local farming economies and healthy communities.
