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The Detroit News
Developers eye 423-acre Holt data center, stress community buy-in
LANSING — Economic development officials want to build a data center for a 423-acre site south of Lansing, but are beginning with what they hope will be a novel community-centered process amid a groundswell of opposition to the artificial intelligence-driven projects elsewhere in Michigan. The Lansing Economic Area Partnership has partnered with Lighthouse Sustainability to begin a community engagement process with the intent to build a more than $10 billion data center, but with no set end user in mind for the site in Holt and Delhi Township. Currently, a one-year data center moratorium implemented by Delhi Township in April covers the planned site. The group said Tuesday, Oct. 27 that it will work with community members over the next six months to develop a framework for what an acceptable data center, if any, would look like and use that to decide on an eventual end user. It would be up to the community to decide whether to lift the moratorium next April. "We have definitely observed and learned through other engagements and projects over the last number of years that we need to do things different," said Bob Trezise, president and CEO for LEAP. "And yet our community here,
potatogrower.com
Agri-Stor Companies Acquires Business, Operations Of Techmark In Lansing, Michigan
Techmark, Inc. is an agricultural engineering and technology company founded in 1988. It is based in Lansing Michigan, specializing in the design, distribution, installation and servicing of ventilation systems for fruit and vegetable storages. Techmark systems are used in mushroom growing, mushroom composting and the storage of potatoes, sugarbeets, carrots...
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Livingston Daily | Daily Press & Argus
Bricks & Minifigs opens new location in Hartland Township
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Agriculture club spreads its roots on campus
MCCC’s Farm Bureau Club offered activities and snacks at their harvest hangout event, outside of Founder’s Hall, to raise awareness of their club to students. The event lasted from noon until 3 p.m. on Oct. 13. The weather offered midday warmth along with the autumn breeze. The Farm...
WOWO News
Michigan Builders Warn Skilled Labor Shortage Could Worsen Housing Crisis
JACKSON, Mich. (WOWO) — The people building homes, installing equipment and keeping essential services running are getting older, and the skilled trades are struggling to bring in enough younger workers to replace them. A new national report from the Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades finds nearly one in four...
Livingston Daily | Daily Press & Argus
Brighton businesses describe 'unbelievable' boost from Starz Hollow
Brighton businesses have reported varying results, including (for some) their best sales weekend ever, from the area's third Destination Starz Hollow . The free, immersive event took over Main Street on Sept. 26-27. Destination Starz Hollow transforms downtown into the fictional town of Stars Hollow from "Gilmore Girls." In doing so, the festivities draw thousands of visitors. The event's organizers estimate more than $10 million was driven into the community in September, with attendees from across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin. 'My best weekend in fifty-one years' Pat Bayless — owner of Wood 'N Things at 200 Hyne St. — said this year's event prompted her best sales weekend ever. The family-owned shop carries a range of decorations, and participated as an "immersive business" for Destination Starz Hollow. "This was my best weekend in the fifty-one years I've been in business," Bayless told The Daily. While she didn't share specific sales figures, Bayless described the weekend as "unbelievable," pointing to high traffic, great weather and a positive response from visitors. Each year, she said, organizers seem to learn and improve from the previous year. Bayless believes attendance was also boosted by visits from prominent cast members Scott Patterson, Sean
michiganbusinessnetwork.com
HELP SPREAD THE WORD: Oct. 27 CMHA-CEI Hiring Fair Offers Flexible Behavioral Health Roles, Onsite Interviews
Community Mental Health Authority of Clinton, Eaton, and Ingham Counties (CMHA-CEI) is holding a hiring fair on Tuesday, October 27th from 1:00PM to 5:00PM at 812 E. Jolly Rd in Lansing. CMHA-CEI is looking to hire for multiple Relief Mental Health Worker, Relief Family Support Worker, and Relief Residential Technician positions.
WILX-TV
Skilled trades face worker shortage as older generation ages out
JACKSON, Mich. (News 10) - A new national report shows the skilled trade workforce is aging out faster than new workers can replace it. According to a report from the Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades, nearly 1 in 4 skilled trade workers are 55 or older. For every 100 workers needed in the industry, only 55 are coming through the pipeline to replace them.
Grist
High power bills, blackouts land Michigan utilities on the ballot
When 83-year-old Sam Getsinger thinks about the future, she pictures her five grandchildren and the world she wants to leave them. An important part of that world, Getsinger said, is a healthy democracy. So when she first heard about an initiative to limit Michigan utilities’ influence in political campaigns, she immediately volunteered to support it.
michiganbusinessnetwork.com
LAFCU Named One of the Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2026
LANSING, Mich. — LAFCU has been named one of the Best Credit Unions to Work For in 2026 by American Banker, marking the fourth time the Lansing-based credit union has received the national recognition. The program highlights credit unions that demonstrate a strong commitment to their employees and workplace...
thelivingstonpost.com
Local entrepreneurs compete for funds at The Lake Trust Foundation’s inaugural pitch competition
The Lake Trust Foundation will host its inaugural Entrepreneur Pitch Competition from 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at Lake Trust Credit Union Headquarters, 4605 S. Old U.S. 23 in Brighton. The “Shark Tank” type of competition serves as the grand finale for local, small business owners who completed the Lake Trust Entrepreneurship Institute (LTEI), a free, exclusive online business program at Cleary University.
lansingcitypulse.com
Greater Lansing gains a new Aldi location
The grand opening of the newest Greater Lansing Aldi store on Thursday (Oct. 15) had shoppers lined up around the building. Doors opened at 8:45 a.m., and the first 200 customers received a gift bag containing a sampling of Aldi products and a gift card. Some customers even parked camping...
Livingston Daily | Daily Press & Argus
Brighton Township approves rezoning for nine customizable homes
A successful rezoning request has paved the way for nine luxury homes in Brighton Township . The project, Rolling Ridge Estates, will be located on the eastside of South Old US-23 and Acme Way. The developer will build nine homes on nine parcels across 22 acres, now rezoned from General Business to Residential Single-Family. The second reading of the rezoning was approved during a meeting of the Brighton Township Board of Trustees on Oct. 19. The project had a first reading Aug. 17. The property has remained undeveloped under commercial zoning for over fifteen years, according to the meeting packet. The applicant behind the project is Big Sky Development of Brighton. The company's marketing director, Rob Moen, said the homes will be custom built from numerous modifiable plans, with prices starting at roughly $800,000. More: Brighton Twp. residents can now join five-year 'do not solicit' list The average lot is over one acre, with a single 10-acre parcel, according to Moen. There's a deed restriction stating the parcels can never be split or reconfigured into additional parcels. For more information, visit bigskydev.com or by call Moen at 810-691-0019. — Contact reporter Makayla Coffee at mcoffee@livingstondaily.com . This article originally appeared