Three entrepreneurs on pivoting in the time of quarantine
Three local entrepreneurs share the different ways they have been able to adjust for COVID-19 and plan for the future.
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Q&A with new Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce President, Douglas Wallace
Get to know the new President and CEO of the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce, Douglas Wallace as he talks about new ideas he is bringing to the chamber, why he is passionate about the work of the chamber, and how the chamber is helping and will continue to help businesses amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reinvention and realism: The path of photographer Trisha Hadley
A story of creativity, fortunate and timely sparks of interest and grand reinvention. The work and transformation of photographer Trisha Hadley.
CMU student runs own lifestyle apparel brand from his Pinconning home
Derek LaBean, a 21-year-old college junior from Pinconning, founded Smoky Ridge Outfitters. The stores carries LaBean's own brand of lifestyle wear, stocking everything from beanies to hoodies to jogging pants to t-shirts.
Ten applicants vie for three open spots in hopes to open recreational marijuana retail locations
With the applications for recreational marijuana retailers in, City Planner Jacob Kain talks about the next steps in the selection process and when the community can expect an announcement on who those retailers will be.
Mt. Pleasant introduces rental subsidy program to support new and growing businesses downtown
The City of Mt. Pleasant, in partnership with Lake Trust Credit Union, has introduced a new rental subsidy program to help support new and growing businesses downtown. Up to two businesses per year will be accepted for the new Make It Mt. Pleasant program, which is designed to support new retail, dining, arts, and entertainment businesses downtown.
Deadline approaches for recreational marijuana facilities
Jacon Kain, city planner for Mt. Pleasant, talks about the application window for recreational marijuana facilities in Mt. Pleasant, what the city's approach to approving applications will be, and more.
Area entrepreneurs win small business of the year award
The CMURC board of directors has given the 2019 SmartZone Small Business of the Year award to Keith Palmer and Ryan Bantz, co-creators of ChargeOver, an innovative invoicing system that saves companies time while also paying their customers faster.
Big changes coming to Mt. Pleasant in 2020: Broadway Lofts progress, summer murals, and more
What changes can you expect to see in Mt. Pleasant in the next year? From the Broadway Lofts to interactive murals, take an look at some of the projects, businesses, and initiatives coming to town in 2020.
Entrepreneur makes leap to open a new photography studio in downtown Clare
After running Amanda Steffke Photography as a part-time business since 2011, mainly shooting wedding and engagement photos, Steffke has taken the next step and moved into her own studio space in downtown Clare.
Q&A with new Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce President, Douglas Wallace
Get to know the new President and CEO of the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce, Douglas Wallace as he talks about new ideas he is bringing to the chamber, why he is passionate about the work of the chamber, and how the chamber is helping and will continue to help businesses amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Reinvention and realism: The path of photographer Trisha Hadley
A story of creativity, fortunate and timely sparks of interest and grand reinvention. The work and transformation of photographer Trisha Hadley.
CMU student runs own lifestyle apparel brand from his Pinconning home
Derek LaBean, a 21-year-old college junior from Pinconning, founded Smoky Ridge Outfitters. The stores carries LaBean's own brand of lifestyle wear, stocking everything from beanies to hoodies to jogging pants to t-shirts.
Ten applicants vie for three open spots in hopes to open recreational marijuana retail locations
With the applications for recreational marijuana retailers in, City Planner Jacob Kain talks about the next steps in the selection process and when the community can expect an announcement on who those retailers will be.
Mt. Pleasant introduces rental subsidy program to support new and growing businesses downtown
The City of Mt. Pleasant, in partnership with Lake Trust Credit Union, has introduced a new rental subsidy program to help support new and growing businesses downtown. Up to two businesses per year will be accepted for the new Make It Mt. Pleasant program, which is designed to support new retail, dining, arts, and entertainment businesses downtown.
Deadline approaches for recreational marijuana facilities
Jacon Kain, city planner for Mt. Pleasant, talks about the application window for recreational marijuana facilities in Mt. Pleasant, what the city's approach to approving applications will be, and more.
Area entrepreneurs win small business of the year award
The CMURC board of directors has given the 2019 SmartZone Small Business of the Year award to Keith Palmer and Ryan Bantz, co-creators of ChargeOver, an innovative invoicing system that saves companies time while also paying their customers faster.
Big changes coming to Mt. Pleasant in 2020: Broadway Lofts progress, summer murals, and more
What changes can you expect to see in Mt. Pleasant in the next year? From the Broadway Lofts to interactive murals, take an look at some of the projects, businesses, and initiatives coming to town in 2020.
Entrepreneur makes leap to open a new photography studio in downtown Clare
After running Amanda Steffke Photography as a part-time business since 2011, mainly shooting wedding and engagement photos, Steffke has taken the next step and moved into her own studio space in downtown Clare.
