In the News
“Improving quality of life—not just business—is the best path to Midwestern rejuvenation”
Posted March 2, 2022
New research from The Brookings Institution finds investment in quality of life and placemaking projects are more effective than traditional economic development tools in the Midwest.
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Corporate Partner/Sponsor Spotlight: Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Posted December 17, 2021
Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital - Warren campus is a full-service hospital with 24/7 emergency care, and a Level III Trauma Center. They deliver advanced surgical care for serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses.
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Disaster Recovery Group
Posted December 17, 2021
Advancing Macomb is partnering with the Michigan Community Service Commission and the Michigan State Police Emergency Management Division to start a group to facilitate community recovery from the from the impact of disaster in our region. As we have recently experienced, increasing weather events and infrastructure issues have made the potential for local disasters rise.
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Advancing Macomb works to be a community hub of resources for local nonprofits
Posted November 9, 2021
Advancing Macomb is featured in Second Wave Media's Nonprofit Journal Project.
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Advancing Macomb on Caring for Kids
Posted October 27, 2021
Advancing Macomb’s Diane Banks joined host Larry Burns of The Children's Foundation on the October 26, 2021 episode of Caring for Kids on WJR Radio (episode 57). The show highlights individuals and organizations who are addressing issues and leading efforts that have a significant effect on the health and wellness of children.
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Blog Post
Nonprofit Journal Project: Documenting the Stories of Southeast Michigan’s Nonprofits
Posted October 26, 2021
Nonprofits are facing new challenges because of the COVID-19 pandemic while stilling striving to fulfill their roles on the frontlines of our communities. A new project aims to highlight their efforts and document their stories.
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Nonprofits
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Blog Post
Shadyside Park: Creativity & Activity
Posted October 26, 2021
Mount Clemens’ Shadyside Park was full of creativity and activity this summer. Advancing Macomb hosted a series of community art sessions in the park to get the community’s creativity engaged while community partners upped the activity. Supported by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs grant program, the art sessions helped bring arts and crafts into the hands of citizens of Mount Clemens to come together, create, and talk about ways to enhance their community through art.
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New Logo, New Website
Posted October 26, 2021
Advancing Macomb’s logo and website are taking on a new look to better convey our direction and mission of providing leadership and resources needed to connect complex community challenges with high impact solutions in Macomb County.
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In the News
Macomb County will be celebrating Meet Me on the Trail Day on Sept. 25. Here’s how.
Posted September 16, 2021
Advancing Macomb and the SportPort program will be participating in the Meet Me on the Trail Day events with a community art session and sports sampling in Shadyside Park, Mount Clemens.
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Blog Post
Convening… Connecting… Collaborating… Committing to Macomb County
Posted August 30, 2021
Today, we at Advancing Macomb are proud to relaunch our blog series. This post and those that follow are intended to inform, engage and – we hope – encourage your personal involvement in the success of Macomb County.
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