by Amanda Passage | Jan 15, 2021 | Economic Progress, Progress, Your Neighborhood
Small manufacturers in southeast Michigan tackling the COVID 19 pandemic and located in underserved or underutilized areas will get a major boost thanks to the work of the Manufacturing Growth Alliance (MGA) and a $20,000 grant from the DTE Energy Foundation. The DTE...
by Aimee Ridella | Nov 10, 2020 | Community Transformation, Economic Progress, Places, Your Neighborhood
Small businesses are the collective backbone of Michigan’s economy. They generate critical tax revenue in the municipalities they reside in, provide local jobs and offer goods and services that represent the unique flavors of their respective communities....
by Aimee Ridella | Aug 26, 2020 | Community Transformation, Economic Progress, Human Needs, Places, Your Neighborhood
On August 4, a massive explosion shook Beirut, Lebanon and left more than 200 dead and more than 6,000 injured. Around the world, people and organizations have come together to help as thousands of lives changed forever in a matter of seconds. Before the explosion,...
by RoNeishaMullen | Aug 11, 2020 | Community Transformation, Economic Progress, Your Neighborhood
Every six minutes, an underground utility line is damaged nationwide because someone decided to dig without first calling MISS DIG at 811. So, on 811 Day (August 11), we’re giving you the scoop on safe digging. In short, 811 Day is a reminder that taking simple action...
by Aimee Ridella | Jun 29, 2020 | Economic Progress, Places, Your Neighborhood
As pandemic-related rules and regulations impacting small business continue to evolve in the wake of COVID-19, businesses across Michigan continue to reopen in a world with new rules and boundaries. They continue to adjust their approaches to doing business not only...
by Madeline Keller | May 21, 2020 | Economic Progress, Places, Your Neighborhood
With warmer weather around the corner Michiganders are getting excited for the summer season. While summer usually means biking through or boating on Lake Michigan, it also gives us an opportunity to support community businesses. Many small businesses have been hit...