Entrepreneurship

Coverage of those starting up businesses and community resources to help them thrive.

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Why Michigan needs a more diverse healthcare workforce – and what we can do about it

The healthcare workforce doesn't represent the diversity of those it serves, and that results in poor health outcomes for patients of color. But several initiatives are working to develop more diverse health professionals.

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Robaire’s Bakery brings the American Dream alive, one cinnamon roll at a time

Two downed World War II pilots, a French family's compassion, a citizenship test administered bedside. Robaire's is the American Dream in a box just big enough for a bustling kitchen and a few small tables. Oh, and they have sweets. 

Beckwith says ten to twelve adoptable cats live at Karma Kat Cafe at a time
Karma Kat Cafe is making days brighter for cats and humans alike

Ten months after opening just east of downtown Mt. Pleasant Mystie Beckwith says seeing the therapeutic benefits Karma Kat Cafe offers human visitors is her favorite part of the business so far. 

A small group practices inversion during an aerial yoga session at RedBloom Yoga Center in Mt. Pleasant
At RedBloom Yoga Center community is about inclusion at any size, age and ability

RedBloom Yoga owner Kris Batzner set out to build an inclusive community centered on wellness. The yoga studio is just a place where that community can come together. 

Cops and Doughnuts customers come in for their wide variety of favorite flavors.
Donut fear, mid-Michigan’s bakeries offer no shortage of options

Why get your treats from a chain-store when there are small-town bakeries whipping up long johns from scratch? Isabella county's Cops and Doughnuts among the Great Lakes Bay Region's best.

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These Detroiters are introducing newcomers to their city – via text

The new Text a Detroiter service from the Detroit Regional Chamber lets people submit questions about the area to local experts who respond directly through a messaging platform.

Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance unveils theatre production of ‘Mamma Mia!’ with community partners

It's coming to the Great Lakes Bay Region! Thanks to the GLBRA, Midland Center for the Arts, Pit and Balcony Community Theatre and Bay City Players, a regional production of Mamma Mia! is scheduled for September 2019.

Members of the Perry family with Pure Vitality drinks
For the Perry family a journey to health included a brand new business

The Perry family's journey to opening Pure Vitality was a personal one. Now, their family business is aimed at bringing health to the greater community. 

Business simulation game provides real-life benefits

Jobs and scholarships were on the line as over 200 student competitors from Central Michigan University were mentored by 40 businesses for the 7th Annual ERPsim Invitational Competition.

A Mitchell's Gourmet Deli employee shows off a pizza in progress
Beyond pizza and sandwiches: Mitchell’s Gourmet Deli credits customers with success

Mitchell's Gourmet Deli has discovered a handy trick for rapid small business growth: handcrafted food and hands-on customer service.

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