Calumet wins Governor’s Award for Historic Preservation
Recognitions and grants from the state of Michigan will help preservation efforts in downtown Calumet.
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NorthWest Initiative collaborates with community to create a healthier Lansing
NorthWest Initiative offers food distribution, community gardens, nutrition education, cooking programs, school-based gardens, and a mobile farmers market.
Going green: Mackinac Island Ferry Company commits to Green Marine initiative
The Mackinac Island Ferry Company made a splash earlier this year with plans to develop the first electric passenger ferry in Michigan. Now, the ferry company is bolstering its green efforts even more.
Pat’s Foods expands to Munising
“We’re super excited. We’re planning a bunch of improvements in the next year and serving the Munising community,” said Ben Campioni. “The staff is great and we’re excited to work with them and provide that quality to Munising.”
City takes next steps in Vault Marquette project
The Vault Marquette project is moving forward, thanks to the city's approval of a public parking agreement. The downtown project includes a boutique hotel, apartments, retail space and more.
On tap: annual Michigan Rural Health Conference
The Michigan Center for Rural Health holds its annual conference next week in Mount Pleasant. The two-day conference brings those working in rural health together to discuss a variety of issues in rural health, network and collaborate.
Back to school: Entrepreneur turns his former elementary school into his company offices
Advanced Blending Solutions in Wallace has a unique ‘true north’ origin story. In a serendipitous move back to his hometown, Mike Rasner purchased his former elementary school and transformed the building into his company’s official headquarters and manufacturing operations.
U.P. Food Exchange celebrates 10 years of supporting local foods, farms
Ten years ago this month, the U.P. Food Exchange formed as an agricultural hub to connect local and varied food projects in the Upper Penisula. The U.P. Food Exchange has been working to improve access to local food and educate consumers, businesses and farmers about the importance of a healthy local food system.
Boat-building school partners to promote marine careers
“We have a long history in this area and a great reputation within the industry, and it has been difficult to find well-trained and qualified technicians. That’s why we have partnered with the Great Lakes Boat Building School to support the education that they are providing to our future workforce," says Laura Kohler, human resource manager at Irish Boat Shop.
Sault Ste. Marie gets funding for mixed-use brownfield building
“EGLE is pleased to play a role helping put this property back into productive use in Sault Ste. Marie,” said Carrie Geyer, brownfield section manager at Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE).
Partner Partner Content NorthWest Initiative collaborates with community to create a healthier Lansing
NorthWest Initiative offers food distribution, community gardens, nutrition education, cooking programs, school-based gardens, and a mobile farmers market.
Going green: Mackinac Island Ferry Company commits to Green Marine initiative
The Mackinac Island Ferry Company made a splash earlier this year with plans to develop the first electric passenger ferry in Michigan. Now, the ferry company is bolstering its green efforts even more.
Pat’s Foods expands to Munising
“We’re super excited. We’re planning a bunch of improvements in the next year and serving the Munising community,” said Ben Campioni. “The staff is great and we’re excited to work with them and provide that quality to Munising.”
City takes next steps in Vault Marquette project
The Vault Marquette project is moving forward, thanks to the city's approval of a public parking agreement. The downtown project includes a boutique hotel, apartments, retail space and more.
On tap: annual Michigan Rural Health Conference
The Michigan Center for Rural Health holds its annual conference next week in Mount Pleasant. The two-day conference brings those working in rural health together to discuss a variety of issues in rural health, network and collaborate.
Back to school: Entrepreneur turns his former elementary school into his company offices
Advanced Blending Solutions in Wallace has a unique ‘true north’ origin story. In a serendipitous move back to his hometown, Mike Rasner purchased his former elementary school and transformed the building into his company’s official headquarters and manufacturing operations.
U.P. Food Exchange celebrates 10 years of supporting local foods, farms
Ten years ago this month, the U.P. Food Exchange formed as an agricultural hub to connect local and varied food projects in the Upper Penisula. The U.P. Food Exchange has been working to improve access to local food and educate consumers, businesses and farmers about the importance of a healthy local food system.
Boat-building school partners to promote marine careers
“We have a long history in this area and a great reputation within the industry, and it has been difficult to find well-trained and qualified technicians. That’s why we have partnered with the Great Lakes Boat Building School to support the education that they are providing to our future workforce," says Laura Kohler, human resource manager at Irish Boat Shop.
Sault Ste. Marie gets funding for mixed-use brownfield building
“EGLE is pleased to play a role helping put this property back into productive use in Sault Ste. Marie,” said Carrie Geyer, brownfield section manager at Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE).
