Another daycare opens through Childcare SPARK

Another graduate of Childcare SPARK program has opened a daycare, demonstrating the success of the one-of-a-kind program and helping fill a gap in childcare in the community. 

Big gift helps save Finnish American cultural assets in the U.P.

"This gift carries on the legacy of the founders of Kerhotalo in a very meaningful way,” says Kaija Kalervo, Kerhotalo president. "Many of them came to Florida from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and their Finnish heritage was of utmost importance."

A fundraiser for the "Big Annie" statue earlier this year at the Orpheum Theater in Hancock.
Fundraiser for Big Annie statue

Keweenaw Community Foundation is raising money to honor "Big Annie" with a statue in Calumet. A fundraiser in Hancock on Sunday will help in that effort.

Operation Action U.P. to hold annual meeting

Operation Action U.P., a privately funded economic development organization, will hold its annual meeting in Marquette next month. The agenda includes honoring businesses that have contributed to the economic well-being of the U.P.

Most of Michigan’s counties having childcare deserts, areas that have three or more families competing for one available childcare slot.
Regional organizations help determine the childcare landscape within their own communities

The East-Central Michigan Child Care Coalition is working on expanding childcare organizations, serve more parents, and lower costs to families.   

Scooby Doo, where are you? With Sanilac County CMH!.
Mental health outreach reduces stigma and raises awareness of services

Like many CMHs, St. Clair County Community Mental Health and Sanilac County Community Mental Health work to stay visible in the community with outreach efforts. 

How URC is creating a sustainable tomorrow in learning spaces today

An alliance of three leading research institutions in Michigan is producing real-world sustainability education, research, and innovation for a greener tomorrow.

Sostenibilidad y equidad son los nuevos ingredientes del éxito de un restaurante

Cada vez más restaurantes de Michigan están poniendo en práctica la sostenibilidad centrándose en la equidad laboral, la reducción del desperdicio y el abastecimiento local. Pero este compromiso requiere tiempo, dinero y personas.  

Jim Bardenhagen of Suttons Bay-based Bardenhagen Farms is one of many Michigan farmers who sold his produce to Michigan clients through Cherry Capital Foods.
After a Traverse City food distributor’s closure, Michigan farmers work to keep produce in state

Cherry Capital Foods closed in November, leaving Michigan farmers and produce buyers scrambling to figure out what's next. 

U.P. receives multiple “Rural Readiness” grants

“Michigan’s rural communities play an integral role in our economy,” said LEO Director Susan Corbin. “These funds will allow communities across Michigan to complete projects that provide vital resources to help their residents thrive.”  

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