Yale’s Heart & Soul Project puts residents at the center of community planning
For the past year, volunteers in Yale have been collecting stories and ideas from residents that organizers hope will eventually shape future community priorities.
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The Farm Bill, SNAP, and the childcare connection
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Honey Dirt Coffee aspires to become a place where local artists and makers can gain exposure through rotating displays and installations.
One Detroit Credit Union brings two new CDFI branches to serve the underserved, unbanked communities
In an effort to serve the underserved, One Detroit Credit Union is expanding its reach with two new branches, both in shuttered former financial institutions. In doubling-down on their commitment to provide more than banking to Metro Detroiters — these branches offer the community products, services and resources for financial health and wealth building.
Oak Park’s Water Tower Social District celebrates new parking expansion on 11 Mile
Oak Park cuts the ribbon on the new parking lot for the 11 Mile social district.
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Downtown Farmington launches retail incubator to help small businesses test the leap into storefronts
The Farmington Downtown Development Authority has launched a retail incubator that gives emerging businesses access to a storefront through 90-day residencies.
An Oakland County nonprofit is brewing success for immigrant entrepreneurs
Immigrant business owners and entrepreneurs can help revitalize and sustain Michigan’s economy.
On-Demand Coaching helps Michigan municipalities and their small businesses build a winning team
Program helps municipalities connect small businesses and entrepreneurs with existing capital and technical assistance.
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How employee retention grows Michigan’s health care workforce
Retaining folks working within the health care sector is a vital strategy in turning around current and projected workforce shortages.
Coalition proposes that no family pay more than 7% of their income for child care
Universal Childcare without Conditions centers affordability for families and sustainability for providers.
The Farm Bill, SNAP, and the childcare connection
SNAP helps families meet all basic needs, including childcare.
Ferndale’s newest coffee shop, Honey Dirt, feels like your friend’s basement — and that’s exactly what the owner wants
Honey Dirt Coffee aspires to become a place where local artists and makers can gain exposure through rotating displays and installations.
One Detroit Credit Union brings two new CDFI branches to serve the underserved, unbanked communities
In an effort to serve the underserved, One Detroit Credit Union is expanding its reach with two new branches, both in shuttered former financial institutions. In doubling-down on their commitment to provide more than banking to Metro Detroiters — these branches offer the community products, services and resources for financial health and wealth building.
Oak Park’s Water Tower Social District celebrates new parking expansion on 11 Mile
Oak Park cuts the ribbon on the new parking lot for the 11 Mile social district.
Partner Partner Content Downtown Farmington launches retail incubator to help small businesses test the leap into storefronts
The Farmington Downtown Development Authority has launched a retail incubator that gives emerging businesses access to a storefront through 90-day residencies.
An Oakland County nonprofit is brewing success for immigrant entrepreneurs
Immigrant business owners and entrepreneurs can help revitalize and sustain Michigan’s economy.
On-Demand Coaching helps Michigan municipalities and their small businesses build a winning team
Program helps municipalities connect small businesses and entrepreneurs with existing capital and technical assistance.
Partner Partner Content How employee retention grows Michigan’s health care workforce
Retaining folks working within the health care sector is a vital strategy in turning around current and projected workforce shortages.
Coalition proposes that no family pay more than 7% of their income for child care
Universal Childcare without Conditions centers affordability for families and sustainability for providers.
