Voices

Voices

Dive into compelling stories from Michigan's 83 counties and hear from business owners, students, and community members as they describe their unique perspectives on living and working in Michigan.

Featured County Stories

Washtenaw

SPARKs Fly

Loren Townes, Jr. of Ann Arbor SPARK

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Branch

Full STEAM Ahead

Shana Grife of Children’s Museum of Branch County

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Roscommon

Off-Kilter

Jim Perialas of Irish Kilt Brewing Company

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Macomb

Dynamic Defense

Cemone Moy of General Dynamics Land Systems

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Iosco

Under His Wing

Angel Melendez of Kalitta Air

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Huron

Saving Life-Saving History

Mimi Herrington of Pointe aux Barques Maritime Museum

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Sometimes people ask me, ‘Why did you found a rocket company in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan?' And I tell them the U.P. is as close to space as anywhere on the planet.

Brad King

Orbion Space Technology

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Schoolcraft

Smart Solutions

Rob Giles of IQ Designs

As CEO of a global supplier of pharmaceutical and diagnostic products, Rob Giles delivers solutions worldwide right from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

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Mecosta

Happy Trails

Paul Griffith of Mecosta County

As an advocate for Michigan’s longest paved trail and the historic depot alongside it in Big Rapids, Paul Griffith brings the wisdom of 50 years’ experience in Mecosta County.

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Macomb

Dynamic Defense

Cemone Moy of General Dynamics Land Systems

As a lifelong Metro Detroiter and manager of international sustainment programs for a military vehicle manufacturer, Cemone Moy is proud to be a part of Michigan’s Defense Corridor

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I’m glad I had the opportunity to make a good impression and do positive things while I was here in a professional capacity as Main Street director, now I’m really excited to get to do this in a new professional capacity.

Rae Gosling

Hidden Nook Booksellers

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