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Friday, November 30, 2012  The Northwest Michigan Council of Governments has received a $200,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development for a regional food hub in Traverse City.

Thursday, April 12, 2012  UpNorthLive's Facebook fans voted to hear more about a welding training program to help workers prepare for high-demand jobs.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011  Wednesday, the first informational meeting was held for a new YouthBuild Program in Petoskey and Cadillac.

Monday, April 18, 2011  Local government officials, legislative leaders, and community members are discussing the economy and its impact in northern Michigan.

Friday, January 07, 2011  The Village of Kalkaska is hosting a New Economy workshop on Thursday, January 27, 2011, 6:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. at the Kalkaska Village offices.

Thursday, September 02, 2010  The Northwest Michigan Council of Governments and the Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce announced Thursday that they will provide technical assistance to the Village of Kalkaska as part of its Community Growth Grants program for the purpose of developing an new Master Plan.

Thursday, January 22, 2009  The Northwest Michigan Council of Governments is teaming up with other local organizations to host a series of forums on green infrastructure and "low impact" development.  The aim of the forums is to teach communities about simple techniques for protecting natural resources.