Entrepreneurship

Mike Schuette of GCI water with a jar of clean, treated water

Family business aims to solve global water problem

GCI Water Solutions is tackling the global problem of wastewater purification in a low-cost, environmentally friendly way.

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Artists participate in a 24 Hours of Comics event at Hall of Heroes
Walkable city streets of downtown Mt. Pleasant a boon for business since comic book shop relocated

Downtown Mt. Pleasant's revival is attracting businesses old as well as new. Hall of Heroes is glad to be back. 

Naturopathic and holistic health practice to open north of downtown this October

Whole health will soon be on the menu in Mt. Pleasant. Kelly Cullen's new clinic will offer services in nutrition, body chemistry, natural remedies and more. 

Matthew Bosko works in his shop
For one master craftsman, woodwork bridges past and future

Matthew Bosko sees faith, family, community, and woodworking as the pieces of one puzzle: a life well-lived. 

CMU students launch mobile food cart business downtown: Hot, fresh, and customizable donut holes

A new mobile food cart is selling donuts just when college students like them best - late at night. 

Jeff Eddington, Head Brewer
How one vet found his passion in Kuwait and brought it home to mid-Michigan

When a fellow serviceman received some yeast packets in the mail in Kuwait, Jeff Eddington used them to ferment peach syrup leftover from his dinner. Now, he's the head brewer for a growing regional brewery. 

Second generation barber Bill Cook inside Bob's Barbershop
Over sixty years later, Bob’s Barbershop continues to thrive

Bill Cook spent thirty-five years working alongside his father Bob. Today, their family barbershop continues to thrive -- one donut, one haircut, and one conversation at a time.

Home decor and accessories shop opens its doors in downtown Mt. Pleasant

Brand new furnishing shop brings chic trimmings to Isabella County homes. 

Saginaw CMURC Staff
New Saginaw branch of local biz accelerator connects Isabella County to Great Lakes Bay region

Central Michigan University Research Corporation extends its reach with the opening of a new Saginaw location. CMURC offers co-working space, mentorship, and a business accelerator. 

At CMURC, a lifeline and community for central Michigan entrepreneurs

Why go to Shark Tank when you can get the business support you need right here, in Mt. Pleasant?

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