Today we are announcing our third annual group-buy discount program for purchasing solar panels for homes and small businesses in northwest Lower Michigan. This year the exciting change to the Access MI Solar program is we have increased the area...
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Collaborating on Passions and Principles, Cheryl Hutchinson
Strong and vibrant communities share an important characteristic: active, committed partnerships between businesses and nonprofits. At Groundwork, our Corporate Sponsor program is one of our most important initiatives, and every day we see the benefits of tapping into...
Such a Lively Market Mission
The best grants result not only in the immediate fulfillment of a grant obligation, but also result in new good things that follow on from that original investment. This is a story about the very good things that are following from a Building Resilient Communities...
Passenger Rail and Public Transportation: A Perfect Pairing
Cities along new passenger rail lines receive much more than just a fancy train station and new way to travel. Regular passenger train service can become a catalyst that transforms the way people get around town. As the gateway to a city, train stations provide...
Agriculture Forum: ‘EAT Act’ support vital to food security
This article first appeared in the Traverse City Record-Eagle Agriculture Forum. For several years, I have been part of a collective effort to provide more access to healthy food to those in our community who need it most. This on-the-ground effort helps meet the...
Seeing Double: The Midwest’s Other North-South In-State Rail Project
Groundwork's effort to establish a North-South Passenger Rail in Michigan is part of a national movement to improve and expand train lines that connect big and small cities around the country. Public opinion research and travel trends show that across the United...