Author Estelle Slootmaker Estelle Slootmaker's Latest Articles Generation E: Growing the next generation of entrepreneurs By Estelle Slootmaker ● Kids and Education ● November 29, 2025 The Generation E program for student entrepreneurs is a collaboration among the city of Monroe, its small businesses, and Monroe Public Schools. Michigan Health Council: Collaborations urgently needed to strengthen Michigan’s health care workforce By Estelle Slootmaker ● Talent ● November 10, 2025 The Michigan Health Council facilitates collaborations and shares solutions that build the state's health care workforce. Michigan Municipal League collaborates, educates, and advocates for the state’s communities By Estelle Slootmaker ● Economic Development ● November 10, 2025 Michigan Municipal League shares innovative programs, fosters collaborations, and connects communities with resources. Conference creates welcoming space where autism community connects with wide range of resources By Estelle Slootmaker ● Health + Wellness ● November 10, 2025 The Autism Alliance of Michigan hosts the 2025 Navigating Autism Today (NAT) Conference in Grand Rapids on Friday, November 14. Innovation and advocacy: Building the early childhood workforce By Estelle Slootmaker ● Economic Development ● October 21, 2025 If implemented, the many innovative solutions for building the early childhood workforce could have phenomenal results. Early childhood millage dollars prepare the littlest Michiganders for school success By Estelle Slootmaker ● Kids and Education ● October 7, 2025 In Kent County, millage funding supports 30 programs delivered by 16 local organizations. Pulse collaboration with MiLeap seeks to transform child care access in Michigan By Estelle Slootmaker ● Economic Development ● September 30, 2025 The Pulse initiative is transforming early childhood in Michigan by bridging the gap between research and practice. Community mental health agency integrates care with onsite primary care and pharmacy By Estelle Slootmaker ● Healthy Communities ● September 30, 2025 Summit Pointe CEO says, “Proximity doesn't always work, but co-location does.” Partner Partner Content Autism Hero Walk: Grab your capes and get ready to fly! By Estelle Slootmaker ● General ● September 8, 2025 Join 5,000 families at the Detroit Zoo Sept. 20 for the Autism Hero Walk, celebrating Michigan’s autism community with fun, support, and resources. Oak Grove Cemetery memorial to honor Grand Rapids’ unclaimed dead By Estelle Slootmaker ● General ● August 20, 2025 Memorial honors unclaimed Grand Rapids neighbors at Oak Grove Cemetery, inviting all ages to pay respects to unhoused and forgotten lives. Posts pagination 1 2 … 24 Next