Anita Varty prepares for the first glimpse of her shop, MI Passion.

Upscale women’s apparel boutique and gift store celebrates grand opening in downtown Port Huron

"I always wanted my own boutique but running the gift shop really lit a fire to open my own." Anita Varty

Andrea Harrington and Stefanie Fellows enjoy pet-sitting for families across St. Clair County.
Gone to the dogs: Love of animals spurs idea to launch pet sitting service

As more and more friends asked her to care for their pets, Andrea Harrington saw the opportunity to take a leap of faith, leave the corporate world and invest in a project she is passionate about.  

Cleveland Sparrow (left) with a student working with a robot.
Michigan students discover Professional Trades careers through hands-on experience

Throughout Michigan, employers and educators are offering programs designed to provide students the tools they need to succeed in careers in the Professional Trades.

New men's store ready to change the face of downtown Port Huron.
New men’s clothing store hopes to help spur development in downtown Port Huron

"We chose Port Huron because we can see where things are coming back and people are excited about Port Huron. The owners and I wanted to be on the front end of that," -Eddie Brennan

Tiffany Sabo enjoys creating accessories to help support her family.
#PeopleofPortHuron: Tiffany Sabo, pursuing passions one sale at a time

"Port Huron is a great spot, it's really a hidden gem." -Tiffany Sabo 

Rooftop patios are a key selling feature to lofts offered by investor Larry Jones.
Investor’s big dreams, strong vision demand more for Port Huron’s future

"Port Huron is a growing community. You know, we started all this [revitalization] about eight, nine years ago, and the stars were lined up for Port Huron. It is a beautiful city and a beautiful area. There's no place to go but up." -Larry Jones

St Clair County Community College is working hard to make sure college is an obtainable goal.
SC4 expands online course offerings to make college more accessible

"Our student body is diverse. These classes make sense for our many traditional students, students who are dual enrolled in high school or in the Blue Water Middle College Academy, and nontraditional students who are adults returning to pursue their education." -Tamara Kenny

Elaine Leven is city manager of Marine City.
Women who lead: Perspectives from Blue Water area local government

When it comes to perceptions of women vs. men, “Just don’t let anything hold you back, there’s no reason you can’t do what anyone else could do. It’s all about the skills and abilities.” -Elaine Leven, city manager of Marine City

Canadian data collection firm Logit Group calls Port Huron Home
Canadian data collection firm finds a home in downtown Port Huron

"I think we can contribute to a more robust downtown Port Huron. We have 40-plus workers looking for food and drinks after 5 p.m. every day," - David Attard, senior vice president for Logit Group's field operations.

The Wadhams to Avoca trail offers a great view from the Mill Creek Trestle
The right path: Scenery, trails provide perfect backdrop for running Port Huron area

"St. Clair County has a lot to offer, from short, quick 5k or 10k routes to scenic half or full marathons ... It's such a nice area with low elevation gains that makes it very attractive for runners." - Marvin Schmitz, St. Clair  

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