Universities in Michigan are getting into the act of seeking funds via crowdfunding for research projects and entrepreneurial ideas. Read how two universities are using crowdfunding to support projects that will impact our lives.
A new governor's grant focusing on prosperity will help regional economic development entities improve efficiency, spur economic development and purchase needed video conferencing equipment.
It seems like residents of the Upper Peninsula are a long ways away from fresh, locally produced food. Yet, a small but growing group of farmers and food producers are making wholesome eating a reality for folks living above the bridge.
Northern Michigan University made the move toward a biomass heating plant to save money and energy. But it had wood ash waste as a byproduct, until the right channels were found to use that as a soil amendment in local farm fields.
A young couple from lower Michigan found their ideal life on a farm near Ontonagon, and now are working to help build the local food infrastructure across the Upper Peninsula.
Hannah Bethel, from a small town in the Keweenaw, is gaining recognition among Nashville's elite and garnering fans around the globe by pounding out some powerful licks she has written and recorded on her first album.
The Great Lakes Composite Institute is working with Bay Mills Community College to train students in manufacturing, along with creating prototypes and new products for manufacturers like those in the auto industry.
In Sault Ste. Marie growth has never been achieved overnight; it's been more like a slow, steady climb up a mountain. Read how the Soo has weathered the storms of change and is looking forward to a bright future.
A once ho-hum health food store in Sault Ste. Marie is increasingly becoming a bustling grocery store for everything healthy thanks to the community pride and commitment of its new owners. The new owners have expanded their product lines and the number of people they employ by responding to the wants and needs of the community.
Beginning farmers face the challenges of farming in the harsh northern climate to produce a wholesome product for people who want good, chemical-free food for their families.
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