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Chelsea city leaders work with Michigan Municipal League to strengthen local economy
Michigan Municipal League shares innovative programs, fosters collaborations, and connects communities with resources.
Pulse collaboration with MiLeap seeks to transform child care access in Michigan
The Pulse initiative is transforming early childhood in Michigan by bridging the gap between research and practice.
How two entrepreneurs are bringing health innovation to the Midwest
Two entrepreneurs from Mexico with a history of building successful operations are preparing to move their company, VITIA, to Michigan.
How two entrepreneurs are bringing health innovation to the Midwest
Two entrepreneurs from Mexico with a history of building successful operations are preparing to move their company, VITIA, to Michigan.
How two entrepreneurs are bringing health innovation to the Midwest
Two entrepreneurs from Mexico with a history of building successful operations are preparing to move their company, VITIA, to Michigan. Their company’s mission is ambitious but straightforward: to help patients with chronic conditions better manage their health.
Meeting rural Michiganders’ mental health care needs
Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies like Sanilac County Community Mental Health innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.
الهجمات على العائلات المهاجرة وما تعنيه لتعليم الطفولة المبكرة
Community-based organizations report that approximately 15% of students withdrew from preschool programs within weeks due to immigration enforcement activity.
From oral history to fishing, kids share highlights of Parkridge Summer Learning Experience in Ypsi
On Friday, Aug. 8, almost 60 campers ages 6-13 presented the lessons they'd learned during a five-week science, technology, engineering, and math immersion summer camp at Parkridge Community Center in Ypsilanti.
Green tech firms in Washtenaw County clean up PFAS, restore soil, and turn waste to fuel
Washtenaw County startup companies are innovating in "green technology" with efforts that range from cleaning up PFAS contamination to converting waste into environmentally friendly fuels.
Chelsea city leaders work with Michigan Municipal League to strengthen local economy
Michigan Municipal League shares innovative programs, fosters collaborations, and connects communities with resources.
Pulse collaboration with MiLeap seeks to transform child care access in Michigan
The Pulse initiative is transforming early childhood in Michigan by bridging the gap between research and practice.
How two entrepreneurs are bringing health innovation to the Midwest
Two entrepreneurs from Mexico with a history of building successful operations are preparing to move their company, VITIA, to Michigan.
How two entrepreneurs are bringing health innovation to the Midwest
Two entrepreneurs from Mexico with a history of building successful operations are preparing to move their company, VITIA, to Michigan.
How two entrepreneurs are bringing health innovation to the Midwest
Two entrepreneurs from Mexico with a history of building successful operations are preparing to move their company, VITIA, to Michigan. Their company’s mission is ambitious but straightforward: to help patients with chronic conditions better manage their health.
Meeting rural Michiganders’ mental health care needs
Michigan’s rural residents face different challenges when accessing mental health care than residents of urban areas. Transportation issues, loneliness, and limited group therapy options can compound their mental health needs. To address these challenges, community mental health (CMH) agencies like Sanilac County Community Mental Health innovate community-based solutions that meet their populations where they are at.
الهجمات على العائلات المهاجرة وما تعنيه لتعليم الطفولة المبكرة
Community-based organizations report that approximately 15% of students withdrew from preschool programs within weeks due to immigration enforcement activity.
From oral history to fishing, kids share highlights of Parkridge Summer Learning Experience in Ypsi
On Friday, Aug. 8, almost 60 campers ages 6-13 presented the lessons they'd learned during a five-week science, technology, engineering, and math immersion summer camp at Parkridge Community Center in Ypsilanti.
Green tech firms in Washtenaw County clean up PFAS, restore soil, and turn waste to fuel
Washtenaw County startup companies are innovating in "green technology" with efforts that range from cleaning up PFAS contamination to converting waste into environmentally friendly fuels.
