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Growing Michigan Together Council addresses housing and other concerns across the state
Established by Governor Whitmer, the Growing Michigan Together Council works to develop a long-term plan of action to address many issues of concern across the state. Different goals include jobs, talent, and people; infrastructure and places; PreK-12 and higher education, and revenue. Block by Block spoke with the Executive Director of the Growing Michigan Together Council and Michigan’s first Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe, and Melvin Henley at Community Economic Development Association of Michigan to hear about the council’s report.
The man who opened the U.P. to the world
Webster Marble changed how early 20th century Americans viewed the outdoors. An exhibit honoring his legacy has found a permanent home in Escanaba. “For a region that is working hard to retain and attract talent and to encourage entrepreneurs, Webster Marble reinforces the ‘can do’ U.P. attitude," says Vickie Micheau, executive director of the Delta County Chamber of Commerce,
What’s next for housing in Kent and Ottawa counties
As Kent County grows faster than the rest of the state, the community looks at ways to address its ongoing housing shortages. Through government entities, upcoming developers like Housing Next, and seasoned community development financial institutions like IFF, Grand Rapids has a collaborative plan in place to address the issue.
SS Arlington discovered in Lake Superior
“These targets don’t always amount to anything … but this time it absolutely was a shipwreck. A wreck with an interesting, and perhaps mysterious story," said Bruce Lynn, executive director of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society.
Now playing: More improvements at historic Soo Theatre
More improvements are in the works at the historic Soo Theatre in downtown Sault Ste. Marie. A successful crowdfunding campaign and matching grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation are funding the project.
Michigan makes the leap to improved educational opportunities with MiLEAP
MiLEAP consolidates the expansion of Pre-K for All, Sixty by 30, which would see 60% of working-age Michiganders with a postsecondary degree or certificate by 2030, and all education in between.
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FHLBank of Indianapolis home repair programs make life-changing impacts on homeowners
The FHLBank of Indianapolis provides impactful resources for communities in Michigan and provides home repair programs and additional resources to homeowners via lenders like1st State Bank in Saginaw and Metro Community Development Corporation in Flint.
Hancock readies industrial park with nearly $1 million state grant
A nearly $1 million grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation will help Hancock ready a new industrial with the necessary infrastructure. Businesses could move in as early as this summer.
‘Big Annie’ to get her due — supporters raise money to build a statue to honor the Calumet activist
Big Annie marched to improve wages and working conditions for the miners in Copper Country. Considered one of the notable activists in the nation's early labor movement, Anna Klobuchar Clemenc is about to get her due in Calumet. Plans are in the works to build a statue to honor her legacy.
Growing Michigan Together Council addresses housing and other concerns across the state
Established by Governor Whitmer, the Growing Michigan Together Council works to develop a long-term plan of action to address many issues of concern across the state. Different goals include jobs, talent, and people; infrastructure and places; PreK-12 and higher education, and revenue. Block by Block spoke with the Executive Director of the Growing Michigan Together Council and Michigan’s first Chief Growth Officer Hilary Doe, and Melvin Henley at Community Economic Development Association of Michigan to hear about the council’s report.
The man who opened the U.P. to the world
Webster Marble changed how early 20th century Americans viewed the outdoors. An exhibit honoring his legacy has found a permanent home in Escanaba. “For a region that is working hard to retain and attract talent and to encourage entrepreneurs, Webster Marble reinforces the ‘can do’ U.P. attitude," says Vickie Micheau, executive director of the Delta County Chamber of Commerce,
What’s next for housing in Kent and Ottawa counties
As Kent County grows faster than the rest of the state, the community looks at ways to address its ongoing housing shortages. Through government entities, upcoming developers like Housing Next, and seasoned community development financial institutions like IFF, Grand Rapids has a collaborative plan in place to address the issue.
SS Arlington discovered in Lake Superior
“These targets don’t always amount to anything … but this time it absolutely was a shipwreck. A wreck with an interesting, and perhaps mysterious story," said Bruce Lynn, executive director of the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society.
Now playing: More improvements at historic Soo Theatre
More improvements are in the works at the historic Soo Theatre in downtown Sault Ste. Marie. A successful crowdfunding campaign and matching grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation are funding the project.
Michigan makes the leap to improved educational opportunities with MiLEAP
MiLEAP consolidates the expansion of Pre-K for All, Sixty by 30, which would see 60% of working-age Michiganders with a postsecondary degree or certificate by 2030, and all education in between.
Partner Partner Content FHLBank of Indianapolis home repair programs make life-changing impacts on homeowners
The FHLBank of Indianapolis provides impactful resources for communities in Michigan and provides home repair programs and additional resources to homeowners via lenders like1st State Bank in Saginaw and Metro Community Development Corporation in Flint.
Hancock readies industrial park with nearly $1 million state grant
A nearly $1 million grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation will help Hancock ready a new industrial with the necessary infrastructure. Businesses could move in as early as this summer.
‘Big Annie’ to get her due — supporters raise money to build a statue to honor the Calumet activist
Big Annie marched to improve wages and working conditions for the miners in Copper Country. Considered one of the notable activists in the nation's early labor movement, Anna Klobuchar Clemenc is about to get her due in Calumet. Plans are in the works to build a statue to honor her legacy.
