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Matt Brooks.

Second year of Startup School looks to build on the success of the first

Startup School -- a daylong crash course in everything entrepreneur -- is back for its second year and ready to help budding business owners prepare for their future.

Tom and Kathy Vertin invested in the Inn on Water Street.
Blue Water region awash in hotel development

The Blue Water region of St. Clair County is experiencing a building boom in boutique hotels as the area embraces regional cooperation.

This St. Clair home can be yours for less than $100,000.
Real estate watch: 5 St. Clair County homes for less than $100K

Looking for a new home under $100,000? Here are a few options we found.

Darnell Evans is the first recipient of the ASSET scholarship.
Scholarship program will help fill skilled trades jobs

Darnell Evans wasn't sure whether he would be headed to college this fall. Thanks to the ASSET scholarship program, Evans has a job and money for college courses.

Thousands of people will flock to Lighthouse Beach for Float Down.
Float Down brings thousands of visitors to Port Huron

It's an unofficial summer party along the waters of the St. Clair River, and Float Down is expected to draw at least 5,000 people to Lighthouse Beach.

Quentin Bishop helps a student with his business plan.
County poised to bring in more business, help entrepreneurs prosper

Quentin Bishop is on the job-touting the benefits of St. Clair County to businesses looking to invest in the area.

Sometimes getting an internet connection at home is impossible, so Sarah Shifflett heads to the Raven Cafe when she needs a reliable connection.
Path to better internet access is nearing

Have you ever been on a deadline only to struggle to find an internet signal? That happens far too often in the Blue Water Area. Soon a study on how to boost broadband service will be complete, and hopefully provide solutions for residents.

It's a fresh start at Vera Grace and Etta Mae's antique shop.
Downtown Marine City home decor store celebrates grand re-opening following devastating fire

A January fire marked a bridge in the road for Donna Tebeau. Should she retire, or should she rebuild her beloved Marine City business? The smoke cleared quickly and just a few months later, a new shop sits on Water Street.

A floating office is the perfect summer office for Katie Stepp.
Get hooked on the water with Michigan Boat Rentals

Don't have a boat, but love spending time on the water? Check out Michigan Boat Rentals for your opportunity to explore the area from a new point of view. 

Kirsten Sparks took top honors at the Student Business Plan Compeition
High school students pique community interest with innovative business plans

Ready to be leaders in the community, several high school students pitched new business ideas to a panel of investors.

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