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New contest for small and emerging Michigan snack makers offers $50K in cash prizes and more

“The growth of new small craft and niche snack food companies in Michigan is exciting,” says Duncan Smith, President and COO of All Star Services, Inc. “All Star Services is a growing small business and we want to help bring more focus to the growing segment of snack food companies in Michigan.”

New contest for small and emerging Michigan snack makers offers $50K in cash prizes and more

“The growth of new small craft and niche snack food companies in Michigan is exciting,” says Duncan Smith, President and COO of All Star Services, Inc. “All Star Services is a growing small business and we want to help bring more focus to the growing segment of snack food companies in Michigan.”

A new ‘do: Art Reach director offers up her own hair for fundraiser

Chopped, shaved, and dyed, a local nonprofit leader is sporting a new look after a unique fundraising initiative which helped to raise over $5,000 for Art Reach of Mid Michigan.

Community rallies to fund CMU scholarship in honor of fallen son

Students in the Service Learning group at Mary McGuire Elementary raised over $500 to support the Carter Moody Scholarship at Central Michigan University in honor of Carter, their former classmate.

Annual Polar Plunge fundraising event finds a way to succeed online

The annual Polar Plunge fundraiser hosted by Special Olympics Michigan will be held virtually this year. Participants from across the state can share photos or videos of their icy escapades to support this year's event. 

Rotary Club shifts from annual fundraiser dinner to take-out event

The Rotary Club of Mt. Pleasant’s 58th annual Beef Tenderloin or Turkey Dinner will be a drive-thru event this year, continuing the annual fundraising effort which the Rotary Club uses to support local organizations.

New at Mid: Short-term training programs for dental assistants and direct support professionals

Mid Michigan College’s training programs provide participants with career-ready skills, providing opportunities for a new career and success in the workforce.  

COVID-19 vaccination efforts ramp up in Mt. Pleasant and around the region

MidMichigan Health begins administering vaccinations for COVID-19 to essential workers and elderly, works to increase scheduling options for patients.

Art Reach opens window to submit proposals for 13th annual Festival of Banners

Art Reach of Mid Michigan has opened up submissions for its annual Festival of Banners, where participants design and create a banner to display downtown and in the surrounding community through November 2021.

Mid’s full-ride scholarships give students the chance to start academic careers debt-free

Student recipients of the Mid Michigan College’s Laker Distinction Scholarships are granted a full-ride scholarship to the college following a competitive selection process.   

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