In just six years, there has been a jump from an estimated 6,700 open skilled trades jobs annually to 47,000 open skilled trades jobs annually. Hear from local manufacturers as they discuss their approaches to addressing the skilled trades gap and hiring shortage.
The Isabella County Restoration House began its first-ever summer day shelter program to support those experiencing homelessness in the county.
Over the last few years, a group of basket weavers from across the Great Lakes Bay Region have taken on a community project, creating handmade baskets and filling them with donated items to be given out to those in need at the William Ellis Brockman Infant Pantry in Mt. Pleasant.
Mt. Pleasant and its neighboring communities offer relaxed living with plenty of entertainment options nearby. From food and shopping to outdoor adventures, discover all the reasons why residents love to call Isabella County home.
Ag Marvels grows hemp and operates the state’s largest processing facility in Michigan, and now they’re working to scale up their operation even more. Starting this August, you’ll be able to visit one of their orchards to see hemp plants and even pick sunflowers.
An initiative to build a splash park in Shepherd has raised enough funds to begin breaking ground. Learn about the plans for the project and the work that still needs to be done.
The Pound Out Childhood Cancer event offers community members the chance to make a difference. All proceeds from the event will go to assist a local family, as well as others who are struggling with childhood cancer.
Four student teams walked away with over $15,000 to fund community projects like a butterfly garden, outdoor seating near a local school, and more after competing in the PITCH-ER THIS! 2021 competition.
The League of Women Voters Mt Pleasant Area invites you to participate in the redistricting process through a virtual town hall on April 14.
In just 30 years, the MPACF has positioned itself not only as an organization focused on the Mt. Pleasant of today, but on the Mt. Pleasant of tomorrow. Learn about some of the projects the MPACF has supported that have brought the community together and how it hopes to meet the community’s needs in the future.
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