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Montcalm County saw a 60%-plus increase in assessed value and a 40%-plus increase in taxable value over the past two decades. Equalization Director Deb Ballard told the Montcalm County Board of Commissioners at their April 24 meeting that the county has a real property value of $3.2 billion and a personal property value of $261,594 for a total equalized value for a total of $3.48 billion.
Recently, two Missaukee County businesses received some assistance in achieving that goal. Northern Initiatives, a Community Development Finance Institution, and TCF Bank teamed up to provide financial support to Northern Michigan businesses negatively impacted by the ongoing COVID pandemic. During the month of February, Northern Initiatives distributed $1,000 mini-grants to six small businesses to help them navigate a new economic climate. The businesses submitted an application for the reimbursement-based funds made possible through a grant from TCF. âWe are proud to support Northern I...
CADILLAC â Both online and in person, the community is eager to support Wexford-Osceola Habitat for Humanity. "Wexford-Osceola Habitat for Humanity is thrilled to announce that the annual Festival of Dreams Fundraiser was a HUGE success," executive director Amy Gibbs wrote a press release. "Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions this in-person event was switched to an online only event. Our goal of $26,000 was not only met but we exceeded it. The support of our community by sponsoring, donating, and bidding was key to this event success. Many thanks to the Festival of Dreams Committee ...