Rural Innovation Exchange

Northern Lakes Community Mental Health Authority Grayling location.

Michigan’s rural CMHs work hard on improving access to mental health resources

Sarah SpohnTuesday, September 12, 2023

Lucia Rios at work

5 reasons why employers should hire more people with disabilities

Lucia RiosTuesday, August 16, 2022

Paul Ecklund

Advocate works behind the scenes to create a more inclusive community

Kym ReinstadlerWednesday, July 27, 2022

Jonathan K. Cauchi leads a class through Disability Advocates of Kent County.

Your words matter: How to respect people with disabilities

Paul R. KopenkoskeyFriday, June 3, 2022

Despite a labor shortage, people with disabilities are dramatically underemployed. (Disability:IN)

West Michigan employers leading the way in accessible workplaces

Shandra MartinezFriday, June 3, 2022

Stephanie Deible is community is a inclusion specialist for Disability Network West Michigan.

Former Ms. Wheelchair America leader advocates for inclusion

Kym ReinstadlerMonday, May 30, 2022

Issue Media Group Launches Rural Innovation eXchange

Issue Media GroupThursday, February 17, 2022

Dr. Sheila Marcus.

Michigan docs tackle youth mental health crisis with on-demand psychiatric support from U-M program

Estelle SlootmakerThursday, January 13, 2022

Across Our Network

Grand Rapids rises as a hub for medical startups and innovation
Source: Rapid Growth
Ypsi Township's new "Beauty Block" of businesses support each other and their community
Source: Concentrate
Women Working It: Arnika Carter, founder of Loaded Juice, shares her start-up journey
Source: High Ground
Finding temporary care is a challenge for Michigan's many unpaid caregivers, but help is available
Source: Second Wave Michigan
BGSU research draws a connection between songbirds' migration patterns and Lake Erie islands
Source: The Helm Sandusky
Copper Country initiative emphasizes fresh and local foods
Source: Second Wave Michigan
THEA 60 for 60: Expressway Authority celebrates anniversary, plans for Tampa's future
Source: 83Degrees
It's a gym, theater, library ... a building for the community in Harbor Beach
Source: Rural Innovation Exchange
Mt. Pleasant holiday murals add festive flair throughout town thanks to local artists
Source: Epicenter - Mount Pleasant
How one woman’s immigration journey shaped a lifetime of service
Source: Input Fort Wayne

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