As local studies have identified billions of dollars in economic benefits from the region's parks and trails, area leaders have increasingly come together to acknowledge and better leverage those benefits.
The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is acknowledging DB Delivery Solutions of China Township with a 2021 SmartZone Best Small Business award.
“This has all been about navigating with the times and adjusting to what comes,” says Happy Dog Yoga Studios owner Emilee Hartwig.
Michiganders who are older, live in rural areas, or have income challenges may have trouble navigating, accessing, or affording the technology they need to keep their telehealth appointments.
Whether you’re looking for a starter home, an investment, or just window shopping, these homes fit the bill. And then there’s that castle.
“This started as a blog, just me reaching out to women that just had children and were trying to go back to exercising,” says Gigi Verstegen. “The problem is that a lot of the information out there is just the wrong information. Doing what you did before a pregnancy just might not be realistic. And talking about postpartum issues can often be seen as taboo.”
In northwest Michigan, educators, mental health professionals, and food service directors are teaming up to support the children they serve by connecting the dots between good nutrition and good mental health.
If you are a fan of college basketball, you understand the significance of having a hometown basketball star go on to compete on such a huge stage as the 2021 NCAA March Madness tournament. For the Blue Water Area, that hometown star is Eric Williams Jr.
Lake St. Clair hides many secrets, from shipwrecks to submerged settlements. But a several Michigan-based organizations are doing their best to bring them to light.
Unity is a big deal to Tony Miller. He believes that greater goals can be achieved when the community works together. “I’m always trying to find ways to highlight and bring people together,” says Miller.
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