On its reservation in the U.P.'s copper country, the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community is striving toward the goal of food sovereignty, strengthening the community's ablility to produce more of its own fresh and local food sources.
"We really wanted to capture the spirit of a Keweenaw winter. Our winters aren't for the faint of heart. There's a level of tenacity required to live and play here during the cold months, so it's not for the faint of heart," says Brad Barnett, executive director of Visit Keweenaw.
“Our residents and business owners voiced their support to the state during the public comment period, having a direct impact on the city scoring in the fundable range for this significant and very competitive funding, which will improve our infrastructure,” said Craig Cugini, Ishpeming city manager.
Michigan students, researchers, and campuses are serious about the environment and are working to discover ways to meet today’s economic and health needs and ensure a healthy environment for future generations.
Michigan is one of the five states experiencing the most critical staffing shortages among healthcare workers, including physicians. Despite the shortage, MyMichigan Health is showing it is committed to the Sault community in a variety of ways including: ensuring residents have access to the services they need to keep their care close to home, supporting providers who are already in the community, and recruiting new providers to the community.
“The potential surrounding outdoor recreation in the Upper Peninsula is limitless, and we are grateful to the Economic Development Administration for recognizing the impact this grant will make as we continue our relentless pursuit of innovation and development in this industry,” said Joe Thiel, CEO of Innovate Marquette SmartZone.
“I would like to thank our veterans. It is because of their service and sacrifice that we can enjoy the freedoms that we have today. They have given so much, and it is our duty to give back to them," said Denise Formulo, who was named Veteran Service Provider of the Year.
Visit Keweenaw, the tourism authority of the Keweenaw Peninsula, launches its Sustainable Tourism Series with “Fostering the Keweenaw’s Dark Skies," at noon on Friday, Nov. 10,
A collaborative effort of several organizations under the umbrella of the Lake Superior Community Partnership is addressing the childcare issue in the U.P. Childcare SPARK trains prospective home childcare providers and also encourages graduates to develop their own in-home businesses.
“This grant will help us assist even more companies across the state with a focus on developing and manufacturing products in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan," said Dan Radomski, executive director of Centrepolis Accelerator.
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