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Create a better michigan!Together, let's build local-based solutions for environment, economy, and community.
Groundwork Center Programs Help You
Create a better michigan!Together, let's build local-based solutions for environment, economy, and community.
A BETTER WORLD IS POSSIBLE. We think you believe that too.
LET'S MAKE REAL CHANGE
We Understand
It is frustrating to want the best for our Michigan but not have the time, skill set, and team to make the change you see we need.
We Have Solutions
People like you have allowed Groundwork to design and implement local-based solutions that have tackled big problems and strengthened our environment, our economy, and our communities for 25 years.
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"We are so fortunate to have such a resourceful, competent, and impactful advocate for positive change in Northern Michigan."
— Skip Pruss, former director of the Michigan Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth
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3. TOGETHER WE build the Michigan we BOTH want to see
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Our Better World
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Great Lakes Business Network requests equal opportunity in MI legislature to address Line 5 concerns
Members of the Great Lakes Business Network sent the letter below to Michigan legislators. Dear Sen. McBroom, Sen. Lauwers and Rep. Bellino, On behalf of the Great Lakes Business Network and our more than 170 members representing a diverse array of business leaders...
No matter your politics, clean energy is a winner for Michigan
Michigan is a winner if President Biden succeeds in advancing his ambitious climate change action agenda. Whether you like the current administration or not, that doesn’t change the job creation and economic growth benefits from Michigan businesses accelerating clean...






