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Stories connecting where we are and where we wish to be, from Michigan’s local officials and League staff.

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Trust and Belonging Key for New Minority Owned Businesses

Trust and Belonging Key for New Minority Owned Businesses

It is estimated that 600,000 businesses open each year in the United States. They vary in size and span, some closing and some remaining in business. Michigan has about 902,000 small businesses that are owned by and employing our fellow Michiganders, our neighbors. Starting a business is an intimidating venture....

Community Wealth Building: Taking It to Our Small Towns

Community Wealth Building: Taking It to Our Small Towns

“While the effects of the pandemic have been felt unevenly across Michigan communities, it has further emphasized the changing needs of our members.” Over the past year, the League has built out our evolving policy platform on Community Wealth Building. We brought it to our members at Convention in September...

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