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For her family, for all families: Anna Reetz’s work in community health

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December 19, 2024

Anna Reetz’s journey in Isabella County exemplifies the power of combining professional purpose with personal passion. As a mother and community health advocate, Reetz works tirelessly to improve lives through harm reduction programming and substance misuse prevention. Read this profile about 40 Under 40 awardee Anna Reetz, whose goal to improve her community means not only creating a better place for her own family, but ensuring all families have the chance to succeed.

Disc golf’s rising star: Isabella County’s Luke Taylor eyes the top

By Owen Howard

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Talent

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November 7, 2024

Luke Taylor, an 18-year-old from Isabella County and Sacred Heart Academy graduate, is turning heads in the professional disc golf world. Skipping collegiate competition, Taylor is one of few athletes to go straight from high school to the pros, where he currently ranks 27th in the Disc Golf Pro Tour’s world rankings. This season, Taylor tied for fourth at the Professional Disc Golf World Championships—a career-defining achievement that’s pushing him to set even higher goals.

“Mid Michigan 40 Under 40” 2024 class announced by MMDC and Greater Gratiot Development, Inc.

By Courtney Jerome

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Talent

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October 10, 2024

Discover the winners of the 2024 “Top 40 Under 40” awards, celebrating young professionals within Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella and Osceola counties, hosted by MMDC and Greater Gratiot Development Inc.

Meet Dylan Banagis: A leader in building conversations and community in Mt. Pleasant

By Owen Howard

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Community Development

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September 26, 2024

Dylan Banagis, founder of Life Unplugged in Mt. Pleasant, saw a need for intentional public conversations and offline connections. In 2024, he opened his brick-and-mortar store downtown, offering a welcoming space for people to unwind, connect, and enjoy a positive environment. Discover Banagis’s belief in the growth of downtown, while he strives to make it a vibrant hub of activity and connection, in Epicenter’s Top 40 Under 40 Emerging Leaders series.

From CEO to Stay-at-Home Mom: Alysha Pasquali’s New Chapter in Mt. Pleasant

By Owen Howard

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Talent

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August 14, 2024

Named as one of Isabella County’s Top 40 Under 40 recipients this past year, we continue our Emerging Leaders series—this time highlighting Mt. Pleasant’s Alysha Pasquali. Pasquali, former CEO of the Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation, has recently transitioned to being a stay-at-home mother, a decision that reflects her deep commitment to family and community. Her story underscores the profound impact that character and personal choices can have on a community, proving that meaningful contributions aren't limited to professional roles.

The new Commongrounds building on Eighth Street in Traverse City.

Commongrounds uses co-op model to serve missing needs of the community

By Erica Hobbs

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Arts and Culture

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August 8, 2024

Traverse City's Commongrounds is a mixed-use building, offering affordable housing, co-working space, a coffee shop, child education center, and performance venue. It's the first real estate cooperative in northern Michigan.

CCBHCs extend mental health care to more Michiganders despite challenges

By Rylee Barnsdale

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Arts and Culture

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August 6, 2024

Michigan was added to the country's list of certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) demonstration states back in the summer of 2020, with 29 counties throughout the lower peninsula operating CCBHCs through their community mental health agencies.

Staying true to her roots: Lindsey Lintjer’s community service journey in Mt. Pleasant

By Owen Howard

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Building Communities

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July 25, 2024

As part of Epicenter’s Emerging Leaders series, discover how Lindsey Lintjer's commitment to her roots and passion for service illuminates the path for a more connected and compassionate community in her beloved hometown of Mt. Pleasant.

Meet Amanda Eccleston: From professional runner to influential coach and community advocate

By Owen Howard

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Talent

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June 20, 2024

As part of Epicenter’s Emerging Leaders series, meet Amanda Eccleston, a former professional runner and current assistant coach at Central Michigan University. She enriches the Mt. Pleasant community by fostering diversity and nurturing athletic and personal growth among her athletes, all while cultivating a sense of community and belonging into Mt. Pleasant’s local culture.

Meet Hannah Martin: Empowering community through passionate advocacy

By Owen Howard

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Talent

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May 23, 2024

As part of Epicenter’s Emerging Leaders series, Hannah Martin, a passionate advocate for Mt Pleasant, utilizes her influence to foster community connections and address local challenges, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and engagement for a thriving community.

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