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AAoM's Navigating Autism Today Conference takes place November 15, 2024, in Grand Rapids at the Grand Valley State University Pew Campus L.V. Eberhard Center.

Navigating Autism Today Conference in Grand Rapids focuses on navigating autism for a lifetime

The Autism Alliance of Michigan (AAoM) is preparing for its upcoming Nov. 15 Navigating Autism Today Conference in Grand Rapids. The event connects families and autistic individuals with resources and support networks on critical topics: financial planning, health care advocacy, employment, and independent living solutions for adults on the spectrum.

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Students get a taste of manufacturing careers at iconic bakery during MFG Day

From auto industry spaces to baking hot spots, over 2,000 high school students toured manufacturing companies across Macomb County for this year's MFG Day/Week.

The Edgar Poe-inspired festival debuted in 2020 and has since become an annual tradition in downtown Farmington each October.
Grand Raven Festival returns to downtown Farmington with all of its tricks and treats

It’s October, which means that Edgar the Grand Raven has made its annual return to downtown Farmington.

Oak Park’s Nine Mile redesign indicates transformative direction for the city

The City of Oak Park has completely reimagined a large segment of the Nine Mile Road Corridor, ushering new bike lines, pocket parks and economic opportunities into their growing community. 

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Michigan organizations, universities, and agencies growing the public health workforce

Michigan, as well as the rest of the world, is going through a health care workforce shortage. The Michigan Health Council’s (MHC) Michigan Health Care Workforce Index projects that nearly all 36 health care occupations will experience workforce shortages between now and 2033.

Martin Road Park in Ferndale.
Pickleball courts (and lots more) coming to this Ferndale neighborhood park

The next round of improvements slated for Ferndale’s Martin Road Park is underway.

Kensington Metropark in Oakland County.
Oakland County receives countywide recognition for sustainability efforts

“This recognition is a testament to the county and its communities," says Oakland County’s Chief Sustainability Officer Erin Quetell.

“We’re trying to build a Ferrari here, and I’m confident at this point that we really are,” says Jesse Hopkins, founder of Clay Avenue Guitar Co.
How this local guitar company is feeling reinvigorated by its new Hazel Park workshop

“We’re trying to build a Ferrari here, and I’m confident at this point that we really are,” says Jesse Hopkins, founder of Clay Avenue Guitar Co.

Macomb County’s first-ever small business pitch contest was held on Thursday, Aug. 22, at Velocity in Sterling Heights.
Sterling Heights business incubator and accelerator hosts small biz pitch contest. Here’s who won

“This was a great contest between a variety of phenomenal new businesses that are really working to establish and grow their footprint in Macomb County,” says MCPED Director Vicky Rowinski.

Sidecar Slider Bar opened in Sterling Heights in 2024.
Break out the big scissors: Touring the latest businesses to open in Sterling Heights

Taking a look around Sterling Heights and highlighting some of the businesses that have celebrated grand openings over these past several months.

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