More Than a Gym: Lift Land Fitness builds community in Yale
Located in the small rural community of Yale, Lift Land Fitness offers a wide range of classes. But the owner says the goal has always been more than exercise.
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Indiana health center trains local residents as dental assistants to fill workforce gaps
HealthLinc, a federally qualified health center in Valparaiso, covers training costs while preparing local residents for dental assistant jobs, strengthening workforce pipelines and expanding access to care.
Pickleball 365 serves up nonstop action in Fair Haven
When owners Bob and Deanna Lorincz were introduced to the sport and fell in love with it, they noticed there was a need for a space like this in their community. Since opening last Spring, the facility serves up nearly 2,500 players each month.
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Thumb Art Spark igniting creativity throughout Michigan’s Thumb
Designed to make public art easier to imagine, fund, and install, the platform at ThumbArtSpark.com helps communities share project ideas, identify potential art sites, connect with experienced artists, and explore sponsorship and funding pathways.
CocoBella’s whisks charming European bakery to St. Clair
Transporting visitors to a European-style village bakery, CocoBella’s in St. Clair is whipping up daily, freshly-made baked goods, from Nutella croissants to cranberry loaves.
Marcie’s Soul Food brings Southern comfort and flavor to Port Huron
Marcella McDowell blends family legacy, faith, and culture to bring taste of Southern tradition with classic dishes like catfish, smothered pork chops, and baked macaroni and cheese.
Native Blend brings indigenous medicine to modern healing
An Indigenous and veteran-owned herbal company based in Port Huron, Native Blend focuses on the philosophy that medicine should serve the community.
Nonprofits in St. Clair County join forces to tackle funding challenges, drive community development
Realizing that collaboration is the key to success, St. Clair County nonprofit leaders meet monthly to discuss the most pressing challenges their organizations face and how to help solve them.
Site readiness program helps Blue Water Area prepare for future industrial opportunities
A new site readiness program is designed to give a competitive edge in the search for industrial parks and St. Clair County is already actively seeking industrial investment.
Editor’s Picks: Top Stories from The Keel, 2025 Edition
The Keel Magazine’s Managing Editor Genevieve Fox selects her favorite stories from this year, and explains how readers can support the publication.
Indiana health center trains local residents as dental assistants to fill workforce gaps
HealthLinc, a federally qualified health center in Valparaiso, covers training costs while preparing local residents for dental assistant jobs, strengthening workforce pipelines and expanding access to care.
Pickleball 365 serves up nonstop action in Fair Haven
When owners Bob and Deanna Lorincz were introduced to the sport and fell in love with it, they noticed there was a need for a space like this in their community. Since opening last Spring, the facility serves up nearly 2,500 players each month.
Partner Partner Content Thumb Art Spark igniting creativity throughout Michigan’s Thumb
Designed to make public art easier to imagine, fund, and install, the platform at ThumbArtSpark.com helps communities share project ideas, identify potential art sites, connect with experienced artists, and explore sponsorship and funding pathways.
CocoBella’s whisks charming European bakery to St. Clair
Transporting visitors to a European-style village bakery, CocoBella’s in St. Clair is whipping up daily, freshly-made baked goods, from Nutella croissants to cranberry loaves.
Marcie’s Soul Food brings Southern comfort and flavor to Port Huron
Marcella McDowell blends family legacy, faith, and culture to bring taste of Southern tradition with classic dishes like catfish, smothered pork chops, and baked macaroni and cheese.
Native Blend brings indigenous medicine to modern healing
An Indigenous and veteran-owned herbal company based in Port Huron, Native Blend focuses on the philosophy that medicine should serve the community.
Nonprofits in St. Clair County join forces to tackle funding challenges, drive community development
Realizing that collaboration is the key to success, St. Clair County nonprofit leaders meet monthly to discuss the most pressing challenges their organizations face and how to help solve them.
Site readiness program helps Blue Water Area prepare for future industrial opportunities
A new site readiness program is designed to give a competitive edge in the search for industrial parks and St. Clair County is already actively seeking industrial investment.
Editor’s Picks: Top Stories from The Keel, 2025 Edition
The Keel Magazine’s Managing Editor Genevieve Fox selects her favorite stories from this year, and explains how readers can support the publication.
