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Ed Garner is the Regional Director of the West Michigan Region of Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

SBDC West Michigan Region has tools to help businesses survive pandemic

Shandra MartinezSunday, December 27, 2020

Tate Shumaker has an Etsy side hustle making habitats for pets. Their store, Tatescosycreatures, features adorable hideaways shaped like fruits and vegetables for pet hamsters, guinea pigs, and rats.

Time is right for creative people to open Etsy shops

Liz HoffswellTuesday, December 22, 2020

Innovation News

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Sipzee simplifies recycling while doing good during COVID-19

Allison Arnold, Innovation News EditorMonday, December 14, 2020

A Food Bank of Eastern Michigan distribution at the Martus Luna Food Pantry in Flint.

Emergency food programs are plentiful in Michigan – but many residents are still going hungry

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, December 10, 2020

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How the science of staying ahead of COVID-19 outbreaks starts with a plumber

Matthew RussellMonday, December 7, 2020

Katrina Jones and Janay Clark.

Michigan's direct care workers confront shortages of PPE and providers as pandemic rages

Estelle SlootmakerFriday, December 4, 2020

Andrew Dabrowski, community care program manager for The Senior Alliance, holds a Joy for All robotic dog.

Michigan agencies distribute robotic pets to help elders combat loneliness during pandemic

By Estelle SlootmakerMonday, November 23, 2020

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Kent County’s response to COVID-19’s effect on youth crime

By Megan SarnackiFriday, November 20, 2020

Local collaboration makes COVID-19 saliva testing available at the school-level

By Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing EditorWednesday, November 18, 2020

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COVID-19 increases transportation challenges for the working-class, promotes community collaboration

By Ricky OlmosWednesday, November 18, 2020

MSU Extension

MSU Extension Center Uses Digital Resources to Ensure Community Health

By Sarah SpohnThursday, November 12, 2020

Eastern Market staff load food boxes that were ordered online.

COVID-19 prompts many Michigan farmers and farmers markets to offer online sales for the first time

By Estelle SlootmakerThursday, November 5, 2020

Lucia Rios with her mail-in ballot.

How COVID-19 changed voting for people with disabilities

By Lucia RiosMonday, November 2, 2020

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Answering the call: Local organizations collaborate in COVID-19 contact-tracing efforts

By Leandra NisbetWednesday, October 28, 2020

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GVSU President Philomena Mantella on a year of accelerating initiatives and creativity amid crisis

By Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing EditorFriday, October 23, 2020

The Michigan National Guard is helping counties across Michigan with providing free COVID-19 testing.

Free COVID-19 testing available as cases surge

By Shandra MartinezThursday, October 22, 2020

Macatawa Area Express (MAX Transit) has openings for 12 full- and part-time bus operators. The positions have a starting wage of $15.25.

Dozens of employers will look for workers at upcoming Virtual Job Fair

By Shandra MartinezThursday, October 22, 2020

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Virtual series highlights, mines knowledge of underrepresented entrepreneurs

By Matthew RussellWednesday, October 21, 2020

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Local organizations seek to bridge the digital divide in Kent County

By Lauren Fay Carlson, Managing EditorThursday, October 15, 2020

Partner Content

Bronson Wellness Center Health Educator Isabel Hinton shares healthy eating tips in a video from Online Learning in a SNAP.

Michigan SNAP-Ed YouTube channel delivers Online Learning in a SNAP

By Estelle SlootmakerThursday, October 15, 2020

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