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452-acre youth sports and entertainment hub to be developed near Detroit Metropolitan Airport SAN FRANCISCO, CA–  JLL Capital Markets announced on April 21, 2026 that it has been engaged by Motown Sports Group Holdings Inc. to serve as exclusive financial intermediary for Motown Sports Village, a 452-acre master-planned sports, entertainment and hospitality destination adjace...

Ken Whittaker’s non-traditional path to a degree led him to earning the Maize & Blue Distinguished Scholar award, UM-Flint’s highest academic honor for undergraduates. By Kat Oak Ken Whittaker’s life has been one of regular reinvention. Computer engineer. Campaign coordinator. Legislative aide. Executive director of one of Michigan’s largest social justice nonprofits...

EAST LANSING, MI — A student built startup from Michigan State University (MSU) has gained national attention and a major investment after appearing on Shark Tank, according to MSU Today. Madhave Aggarwal and Tanvi Gadamsetti, co-founders of BRCĒ, secured a $300.000 deal for 20% of their company during the March 4, 2026 episode.  The investment...

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Suban Nur Cooley, PhD, Selected for 2026-2028 Term LANSING, MI – Suban Nur Cooley has more than a decade of experience, creating and supporting poetry spaces in Greater Lansing, and we are excited to announce her as our next Lansing poet laureate, serving the Greater Lansing region for the 2026-2028 term.  She is a strong...

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Photo by Eren Li Community Gathers for Downtown Spring Celebration and to Support Local Businesses WHO: Downtown Lansing Inc. (DLI) and over 30 local businesses and community partners. Sponsors include Lake Trust, MSU Federal Credit Union, Capital Area Transit Authority (CATA), Capital City Market, and Medi- Lodge. WHAT: Festivities begin with the 62 Annual Capitol...

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