New businesses, better economy stimulating growth in St. Clair
Saint Clair is working hard to rejuvenate the community and make it a place for residents and visitors to enjoy.
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What startup owners need to smooth the bumpy ride — besides a good craft beer
Entrepreneur Matt Brooks came up with the idea for Blue Water Startups after seeing too many businesses go under. "Blue Water Startups is not the solution, but a conduit connecting businesses to resources," he explains.
Fish of a thousand tiles represents Blue Water communities
A Fish Out of Water is a permanent addition to the grounds by the St. Clair harbor. Wally the Fish began as a challenge to create a public work of art that was representative of 'community.'
How art breaks down barriers and builds up communities
When Riverside East High School student classrooms moved from St. Clair to Marine City, people were leery of allowing the “alternative students” become a part of Marine City High. Now they are a valued part of the community.
Sample the flavors of St. Clair County at Strolling Taste Fest
Good restaurants are key to building a vibrant community. Get to know the region's food scene at a one-night-only Taste Fest.
Small businesses unite to help other startups break ground
Participants in the recent Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference had engaging conversations about fostering entrepreneurship in places like downtown Port Huron.
This crazy idea to break two world records in Marine City just might work
And it will build community, register voters, and celebrate our connection with Canada to boot.
Three Great Lakes ships to watch for on the St. Clair River
Frank Frisk (a.k.a. Freighter Frank) cooked his way into a career aboard many of the grand ships that still pass by communities along the lake and river today. Get to know three of his favorite freighters.
Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities aims to jump-start Port Huron’s economy
Help for entrepreneurs is on its way at the Connecting Entrepreneurial Communities conference in the downtown shops of Port Huron.
Where St. Clair County wakes up to smell the coffee
Coffee and beer choices alike are expanding in St. Clair County. So are coffee and beer “snobs.” There are five unique, homegrown coffee klatches in St. Clair County not part of the big box types.
