In this Michigan Radio series, Jennifer Guerra looks at how the recession is affecting small towns in northern Michigan.
A Nonprofit Cafe Grows in Ellsworth
June 2, 2009
The troubled economy has been especially unkind to the northern Michigan village of Ellsworth and the roughly 500 people who live there. But on any given morning at Front Porch Cafe, you can find half the town sitting at the tables and booths inside. Read and listen to the story.
Michigan's Wine Industry Continues to Grow
June 3, 2009
Michigan's biggest industry right now is manufacturing. But with all the bad news surrounding the auto industry, who knows how long that will be the case. The relatively young Michigan wine industry, on the other hand, has nearly tripled in size over the past decade. Read and listen to the story.
Arts Groups Press On Despite Recession
June 4, 2009
The non-profit sector in Northern Michigan has seen contributions drop significantly. But it's the Arts & Culture and Environmental sectors that are reporting the biggest drop. So in order to survive the recession, non-profits are partnering up. Read and listen to the story.
