Technology and Innovation

E-scooters bring a new mode of transportation to Mt. Pleasant and CMU

E-scooters have arrived in Mt. Pleasant just in time for spring. These new, rentable, motorized scooters provide an additional source of transportation throughout the city limits and CMU’s campus. Learn more about this new source of micro-mobility.

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A man uses the care.coach tool, currently being deployed by Grand Rapids-based Care Resources PACE.
New health care technologies improve outcomes for Michiganders of all ages

We took a look at several innovative health technologies, ranging from an app that screens pregnant people for substance use to a device that tracks stress responses to make it easier for older adults to get around.

I-Ride launches new digital technology for ride-scheduling: I-Ride My Way

Starting May 1, I-Ride riders will have access to a new app that will make it easier to access I-Ride services, track trips, skip having to make a phone call to schedule service via the call center, and be able to manage their account balance. Find out more about the new app.

Meet the new “Meet Mt. Pleasant” app

New app launched by the Mt. Pleasant Area Convention and Visitors Bureau aims to help visitors and locals connect to attractions. Read the story here.

Issue Media Group relaunches Upper Peninsula publication

Issue Media Group is excited to announce the relaunch of its online, community-informed, digital publication in the Upper Peninsula. UPword will focus on innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and community development, while featuring U.P.-based talent.

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Many happy returns: GPS ID bracelets help Michiganders living with dementia find their way home

A new collaboration in Calhoun County has helped 135 missing people with dementia return safely home – and made life easier for their caregivers, local law enforcement, and health care providers.

Radio consultant Tim Moore returns to his Mt. Pleasant roots

Radio consultant Tim Moore has spent most of his adult life outside of Michigan but recently made a return to his home of Mt. Pleasant.

HopeWell Ranch is located at 6410 W. Leiter Rd.
HopeWell Ranch adds a new member to their herd family

HopeWell Ranch adds Stormy to their family, an equicizer that helps newcomers gain the confidence needed to transition to a real horse.

Jimmy Fleishman is one of the many local pilots who help foster a love of all things aviation with youth like Emma Hubble.
Mt. Pleasant girl finds her future in the clouds

Local volunteers in Mt. Pleasant’s Experimental Aircraft Association foster a love of aviation with Young Eagles.

Issue Media Group Launches Rural Innovation eXchange

Issue Media Group is excited to announce the company’s latest online media project – Rural Innovation eXchange (RIX). RIX will focus on the innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation and community development taking place in rural Michigan and feature the work of rural talent and content creators.   

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