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Former Finlandia building to become apartment complex
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The Michigan Good Food Fund is expanding its efforts to bring fresh, affordable food to underserved communities.
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Munising Components is one of the first operations in the country to connect a primary sawmill directly to a fully automated hardwood component line.
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Return North is about making it easier for people with roots in the U.P. to come back.
Innovation and advocacy: Building the early childhood workforce
If implemented, the many innovative solutions for building the early childhood workforce could have phenomenal results.
Crowdfunding helps public projects in the U.P. and rural Michigan
A crowdfunding platform for civic-minded projects has helped dozens of communities across Michigan.
Rural Leadership Fellows boost development projects in the U.P.
The program aims to encourage students to pursue careers in the U.P.
New projects will add vibrancy to Calumet and Manistique
Redevelopment projects in two U.P. communities received big state economic grants to help move them forward.
Former Finlandia building to become apartment complex
Twenty-seven apartments are planned for the multi-story structure in Hancock.
New restaurants in Houghton and Hancock boost local food scenes
New restaurants replace eateries that have closed in recent months.
Michigan Good Food Fund receives $3 million USDA grant to expand healthy food access
The Michigan Good Food Fund is expanding its efforts to bring fresh, affordable food to underserved communities.
Rooted in Wood, Powered by Innovation: Timber Products’ new Munising Components facility redefines manufacturing in the U.P.
Munising Components is one of the first operations in the country to connect a primary sawmill directly to a fully automated hardwood component line.
Return North: Finding a way back home
Return North is about making it easier for people with roots in the U.P. to come back.
Innovation and advocacy: Building the early childhood workforce
If implemented, the many innovative solutions for building the early childhood workforce could have phenomenal results.
Crowdfunding helps public projects in the U.P. and rural Michigan
A crowdfunding platform for civic-minded projects has helped dozens of communities across Michigan.
Rural Leadership Fellows boost development projects in the U.P.
The program aims to encourage students to pursue careers in the U.P.
New projects will add vibrancy to Calumet and Manistique
Redevelopment projects in two U.P. communities received big state economic grants to help move them forward.
