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Commongrounds uses co-op model to serve missing needs of the community
Traverse City's Commongrounds is a mixed-use building, offering affordable housing, co-working space, a coffee shop, child education center, and performance venue. It's the first real estate cooperative in northern Michigan.
Southfield celebrates improvements at the recently reopened Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve
“We are pleased with the recent improvements at the City’s beloved Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve,” said Mayor Dr. Ken Siver.
City asks for community’s nominations for award-winning local businesses in Sterling Heights
Nomination forms for the 2024 Sterling Edge Awards are available online, and due by Friday, Aug. 30.
CCBHCs extend mental health care to more Michiganders despite challenges
Michigan was added to the country's list of certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) demonstration states back in the summer of 2020, with 29 counties throughout the lower peninsula operating CCBHCs through their community mental health agencies.
PHOTOS: A visit to the new Eastern Market location
We sent photographer Steve Koss along to check out the new site in Pontiac bringing the beloved market to the 'burbs.
Keeping Hazel Park close-knit, one kid at a time: How this typical home is anything but typical
“I have three rooms upstairs, and that’s my living space. So that might be the only thing someone would say is a downfall” of running an in-home childcare business, says Beth Nickerson. “But when you love what you do, is it really work?”
New grant program available to small businesses in these 15 Oakland County communities
"This grant program demonstrates our commitment to providing small businesses with the tools they need to become even more competitive in this digital age,” says County Executive Dave Coulter.
Macomb County’s first small business pitch competition coming to Velocity this August
“This is a great opportunity for some of our small food producers to really show off their products while gaining additional exposure and a chance to win prizes along with wrap around support services,” says Vicky Rowinski, director of Macomb County Planning and Economic Development.
PHOTOS: The Farmington Farmers Market anchors Saturdays in downtown Farmington
Photographer David Lewinski documents Saturdays in downtown Farmington at their award-winning farmers market.
Commongrounds uses co-op model to serve missing needs of the community
Traverse City's Commongrounds is a mixed-use building, offering affordable housing, co-working space, a coffee shop, child education center, and performance venue. It's the first real estate cooperative in northern Michigan.
Southfield celebrates improvements at the recently reopened Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve
“We are pleased with the recent improvements at the City’s beloved Carpenter Lake Nature Preserve,” said Mayor Dr. Ken Siver.
City asks for community’s nominations for award-winning local businesses in Sterling Heights
Nomination forms for the 2024 Sterling Edge Awards are available online, and due by Friday, Aug. 30.
CCBHCs extend mental health care to more Michiganders despite challenges
Michigan was added to the country's list of certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) demonstration states back in the summer of 2020, with 29 counties throughout the lower peninsula operating CCBHCs through their community mental health agencies.
PHOTOS: A visit to the new Eastern Market location
We sent photographer Steve Koss along to check out the new site in Pontiac bringing the beloved market to the 'burbs.
Keeping Hazel Park close-knit, one kid at a time: How this typical home is anything but typical
“I have three rooms upstairs, and that’s my living space. So that might be the only thing someone would say is a downfall” of running an in-home childcare business, says Beth Nickerson. “But when you love what you do, is it really work?”
New grant program available to small businesses in these 15 Oakland County communities
"This grant program demonstrates our commitment to providing small businesses with the tools they need to become even more competitive in this digital age,” says County Executive Dave Coulter.
Macomb County’s first small business pitch competition coming to Velocity this August
“This is a great opportunity for some of our small food producers to really show off their products while gaining additional exposure and a chance to win prizes along with wrap around support services,” says Vicky Rowinski, director of Macomb County Planning and Economic Development.
PHOTOS: The Farmington Farmers Market anchors Saturdays in downtown Farmington
Photographer David Lewinski documents Saturdays in downtown Farmington at their award-winning farmers market.
