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Main Street Community Partner Stories

Main Street Community Partner Stories

The Michigan Main Street Community Partner Stories celebrate and shed light on how developers and community members are transforming downtowns and commercial districts across the state. 

Bay Mills Indian Community (Sault Ste. Marie Community Partner)

Bay Mills Indian Community (Sault Ste. Marie Community Partner)

Whitney Gravelle and the close-knit Bay Mills community uplift each other and all of Sault Ste. Marie.

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Sault Ste. Marie Convention & Visitors Bureau (Sault Ste. Marie Community Partner)

Sault Ste. Marie Convention & Visitors Bureau (Sault Ste. Marie Community Partner)

Linda Hoath works with community partners to make Downtown Sault Ste. Marie a true destination.

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Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians (Sault Ste. Marie Community Partner)

Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians (Sault Ste. Marie Community Partner)

Austin Lowes knows the value of economic development in forging community bonds and services.

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 Joe Hefele (Rogers City Manager)

Joe Hefele (Rogers City Manager)

Joe Hefele returned to the nautical Rogers City to restore the community he grew up in and start the city's next chapter.

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Kim Margherio (Rogers City Community Partner)

Kim Margherio (Rogers City Community Partner)

An original member of 'Team Rogers City', Kim Margherio has rallied her community around revitalization.

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S. Allen Design (Coldwater Community Partner)

S. Allen Design (Coldwater Community Partner)

Scott and Diane Morrison are saving building and revitalizing their community in Downtown Coldwater.

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Michael Cain (Boyne City Manager)

Michael Cain (Boyne City Manager)

Michael Cain sees the Main Street approach as the driving force behind Boyne City's downtown transformation.

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Angela Hunter (Evart Farmers Market)

Angela Hunter (Evart Farmers Market)

Angela Hunter promotes local food and community in downtown Evart.

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Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum (Detroit Community Partner)

Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum (Detroit Community Partner)

Detroit's notoriety as the Motor City began in the north end neighborhood, where the first Ford automobiles rolled out of the factory.

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Tyler Kinley, Praxis Properties (Saline Developer)

Tyler Kinley, Praxis Properties (Saline Developer)

Good stewardship is at the forefront of Tyler Kinley's development efforts

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Grace Wu, Volunteer Coordinator (Saline Volunteer)

Grace Wu, Volunteer Coordinator (Saline Volunteer)

Devoted volunteers power Saline Main Street and bring about inclusive vibrance downtown.

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Eagle Scout Candidate (Grosse Pointe Volunteer)

Eagle Scout Candidate (Grosse Pointe Volunteer)

In downtown Grosse Pointe, Jake Sachs serves his community and contributes to the legacy of scouting.

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Milan Area Chamber of Commerce (Milan Community Partner)

Milan Area Chamber of Commerce (Milan Community Partner)

Kim Rhoney and the Milan Chamber of Commerce see value of main street.

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Bring it Cheboygan (Cheboygan Community Partner)

Bring it Cheboygan (Cheboygan Community Partner)

Sherry Nelson reflects on the legacy of her coffee group turned community catalyst

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Mexicantown Economic Development Corporation (Detroit Community Partner)

Mexicantown Economic Development Corporation (Detroit Community Partner)

Ray Lozano provides a perspective of growth and cultural heritage in Mexicantown.

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Shiawaseee Economic Development Partnership (Owosso Community Partner)

Shiawaseee Economic Development Partnership (Owosso Community Partner)

Justin Horvath shares story of growth and potential in downtown Owosso.

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Michelle Boggess-Nunley (Grosse Pointe Community Partner)

Michelle Boggess-Nunley (Grosse Pointe Community Partner)

Grosse Pointe artist Michelle Boggess-Nunley set the world record for the largest hand drawn maze.

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Ron Williams (Cheboygan City Official)

Ron Williams (Cheboygan City Official)

County Commissioner and business owner sees a bright future for Cheboygan.

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Jade Smith and Jill Tewsley (Milan City Official)

Jade Smith and Jill Tewsley (Milan City Official)

Main Street organizations can find success when they focus on building strong collaboration and partnerships - such as the case in downtown Milan.

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Tony Stroh and James Alt (Lapeer City Official)

Tony Stroh and James Alt (Lapeer City Official)

Main Street helps to fill vacant storefronts, increase walkability, and vibrancy throughout downtown Lapeer.

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Anna Sangster (Cheboygan City Official)

Anna Sangster (Cheboygan City Official)

Resident and community development fellow sees endless opportunities for Cheboygan.

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Daniel Sabolsky (Cheboygan City Official)

Daniel Sabolsky (Cheboygan City Official)

Daniel Sabolsky, Cheboygan City manager, talks economic development and the importance of community identity.

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Former Mayor, Nick Proctor (Howell City Official)

Former Mayor, Nick Proctor (Howell City Official)

A former Howell mayor provides insight on the beginnings and impact of Main Street.

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Woodworth Investments (Owosso Developer)

Woodworth Investments (Owosso Developer)

Jim Woodworth believes in Owosso and is building for its future.

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Milan Redevelopment (Milan Developer)

Milan Redevelopment (Milan Developer)

With a vision of building a strong downtown core, Dave Snyder makes good investments in Milan.

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John Rivers (Three Rivers Developer)

John Rivers (Three Rivers Developer)

Remaking a historic downtown is not a job John Rivers takes lightly.

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Eric Hanna (Lansing Developer)

Eric Hanna (Lansing Developer)

Old Town Lansing has found a reliable partner in developer Eric Hanna and Michigan Community Capital.

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Gillespie Group (Lansing Developer)

Gillespie Group (Lansing Developer)

Ashley Brzezinski sheds light on development in Downtown Lansing.

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Jeff Doyle (Howell Developer)

Jeff Doyle (Howell Developer)

Jeff Doyle is breathing new life into a historic building in Howell.

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