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Council divided: Should Menominee permit a third marijuana business?
The Menominee City Council was deadlocked on a vote to allow another marijuana business within city limits. The vote on a resolution to allow a third marijuana sales location was tied 4-4, so the resolution failed.
Almost heaven: Silver Mountain
The Nature Conservancy in Michigan transfers the last parcel on Silver Mountain to the U.S. Forest Service, ensuring preservation of an usual tract and adding to the recreational opportunities in the Upper Peninsula.
A new substance use minor from NMU could help address treatment workforce shortages in the UP
“The hope is that students can declare this minor and have met all of the educational requirements here, and hopefully really boost the workforce for the substance use treatment field in the Upper Peninsula,” says Elissa Kent, an NMU social work instructor who helped develop the new substance use academic minor.
All-inclusive playground planned for Marquette’s Mattson Park
“Kids Cove will transform underused space into an inclusive, safe and accessible playground that can be enjoyed by kids of all abilities,” says Michele Wildman, MEDC's executive vice president of Economic Development Incentives.
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Henry Ford Health SNAP-Ed collaborations creating healthy change
From creating free farm stands in Detroit to promoting healthier drinking water in the Jackson area, the Henry Ford Health initiative Generation with Promise is supporting healthier families and communities across Michigan.
New Farm Innovation Grant Program seeks Michigan innovators in the food and agricultural industries,
“The success and sustainability of our food and agricultural industry is key to moving Michigan forward,” says MDARD Director Gary McDowell.
Placemaking by way of fish: Restoration of fish cleaning station planned in Marquette
“Our goal is to “Re-Activate” a public space that was widely used but has exceeded its useful life cycle,” says Craig Cugini, a member of the South Shore Fishing Association.
State placemaking initiative helps make projects in St. Ignace andRogers City possible
“The Public Spaces Community Places matching grant program makes projects like ours possible,” says St. Ignace DDA Director Scott Marshall. “Small communities have fewer financial resources which makes it very difficult to get projects out of the planning stage and into the development stage.”
Marquette entrepreneur sees growth potential for outdoor recreation economy in the Upper Peninsula
David Ollila, who holds at least 16 patents, is the force behind a new development in Marquette that he hopes will bolster the outdoor recreation sector in the Upper Peninsula and connect it to Michigan’s mobility engine.
Council divided: Should Menominee permit a third marijuana business?
The Menominee City Council was deadlocked on a vote to allow another marijuana business within city limits. The vote on a resolution to allow a third marijuana sales location was tied 4-4, so the resolution failed.
Almost heaven: Silver Mountain
The Nature Conservancy in Michigan transfers the last parcel on Silver Mountain to the U.S. Forest Service, ensuring preservation of an usual tract and adding to the recreational opportunities in the Upper Peninsula.
A new substance use minor from NMU could help address treatment workforce shortages in the UP
“The hope is that students can declare this minor and have met all of the educational requirements here, and hopefully really boost the workforce for the substance use treatment field in the Upper Peninsula,” says Elissa Kent, an NMU social work instructor who helped develop the new substance use academic minor.
All-inclusive playground planned for Marquette’s Mattson Park
“Kids Cove will transform underused space into an inclusive, safe and accessible playground that can be enjoyed by kids of all abilities,” says Michele Wildman, MEDC's executive vice president of Economic Development Incentives.
Partner Partner Content Henry Ford Health SNAP-Ed collaborations creating healthy change
From creating free farm stands in Detroit to promoting healthier drinking water in the Jackson area, the Henry Ford Health initiative Generation with Promise is supporting healthier families and communities across Michigan.
New Farm Innovation Grant Program seeks Michigan innovators in the food and agricultural industries,
“The success and sustainability of our food and agricultural industry is key to moving Michigan forward,” says MDARD Director Gary McDowell.
Placemaking by way of fish: Restoration of fish cleaning station planned in Marquette
“Our goal is to “Re-Activate” a public space that was widely used but has exceeded its useful life cycle,” says Craig Cugini, a member of the South Shore Fishing Association.
State placemaking initiative helps make projects in St. Ignace andRogers City possible
“The Public Spaces Community Places matching grant program makes projects like ours possible,” says St. Ignace DDA Director Scott Marshall. “Small communities have fewer financial resources which makes it very difficult to get projects out of the planning stage and into the development stage.”
Marquette entrepreneur sees growth potential for outdoor recreation economy in the Upper Peninsula
David Ollila, who holds at least 16 patents, is the force behind a new development in Marquette that he hopes will bolster the outdoor recreation sector in the Upper Peninsula and connect it to Michigan’s mobility engine.
