The historic port cities of Whitehall and Montague sit where the White River meets Lake Michigan. Filled with summer homes, it's a sailors paradise and one of many safe harbors along the big lake.
Living up to her pledge “to go anywhere and do anything to bring jobs and investment back to Michigan,” Governor Jennifer Granholm will travel to Europe later this month to encourage German companies to invest in Michigan. “Past investment missions have resulted in companies locating or expanding here, and we are stepping up our efforts […]
With an eye to stirring up the stagnant residential sales market and entice college graduates to stay in Michigan, Governor Granholm announced a first-time homebuyers program that offers financial enticements meant to stimulate the economy and keep Michigan's knowledge workers at home.
High gas prices and air fares have helped make Amtrak one of the most popular modes of transportation in the state. Routes to Chicago from Pontiac, Port Huron, and Grand continue to show ridership is on the rise.
Eleven schools in Grand Rapids, Grandville, Comstock Park and Belding have been awarded the EPA's Energy Star Status for energy saving strategies and practices. These buildings join 41 others across the Midwest in reducing energy consumption by nearly one-third.
A three-part mission to provide affordable housing, to help residents who have special needs, and to revitalize neighborhoods, spurs this Grand Rapids non-profit developer to renovate buildings in the city and beyond. And it's done without competing with the for-profit companies.
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