Changemaker Studio

01/23/2025

Thank you to the Michigan Municipal League and the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity for inviting our very own Julie Strating to present in today's MI Funding Hub webinar! Julie shared valuable insights on collaboration and funding strategies for placemaking projects across Michigan.

Don’t miss out on the incredible resources available at MIfundinghub.org—a must-visit for anyone passionate about creating vibrant, thriving communities!

11/08/2024

🌱 Exciting updates at Friends of New Troy! Landscaping is going in, the new sign is up (not pictured), and the parking lot will be ready soon! Can’t wait to see it all bloom come spring 🌸🦋. Thanks to everyone who’s helped bring this to life, including Sawyer Home & Garden Center 🙏💚

10/28/2024

All great projects begin with input from the community. 🥰 On Saturday, we had a fantastic turnout where over 150 residents and visitors voted on the top activities they'd like to see at Chamberlain Path. Such an incredible response! If you missed it, don't worry -- we'll be hosting another session during PrancerPalooza on December 14. Or you can vote online anytime at www.strollthreeoaks.com/chamberlain-path. Let's keep shaping this space together!

10/24/2024

🎃 Hey, Three Oaks! Grab your costumes and join us this Saturday, October 26 from 4-6pm for some spooky fun and trick-or-treating! 🍬 Plus, you can cast your vote to help shape the future of Chamberlain Path! 🗳️ Can’t wait to see you there!

🎃 Calling All Three Oaks Residents! 🎃

While you are out Trick or Treating on Saturday, October 26, please stop at Chamberlain Path to share your vision for the future of this important space. 💡

We’ll have interactive voting for your favorite activities and plenty of candy! Whether it’s art workshops, live performances, or cozy fire rings, we want to know what YOU want to see here.

Bring the kids, enjoy the fun, and be a part of creating a vibrant community hub. See you there! 🌿✨

10/24/2024

🚧 Big things underway at Friends of New Troy Community Center 🙌 And check out that preview of a beautiful new custom built-in bench 🤩

10/22/2024

Our friends in Stevensville are raising the final funding needed to build a beautiful pavilion at Hickory Creek Park! 🌳 It’s going to be an awesome spot for the whole community. Check out the link below to learn more, donate, or share to spread the word! 🙌

🚨 Exciting News, Stevensville! 🚨

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our crowdfunding campaign for the Hickory Creek Park Pavilion project, in partnership with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)! 🎉

From October 21 to December 9, we’re aiming to raise $75,000, and here’s the best part—if we hit that goal, MEDC will match it dollar for dollar, giving us $150,000 to bring this community project to life! 🙌

The Hickory Creek Park Pavilion will transform our park into a space for everyone, with ADA-compliant restrooms, picnic tables, a kitchen area, and more, making it the perfect place for events, gatherings, and community fun. 🌳

✨ You can double your impact! Every dollar you donate will be matched by MEDC, making your contribution go twice as far.

Help us make this vision a reality! Learn more and donate at bit.ly/HCpark. Together, we can create a beautiful, accessible space for all to enjoy.

Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber

10/14/2024

When your outfits match the project samples, is it a sign? 😂 Sure, we do a lot of grant writing ✍️, but did you know we also have an in-house designer? From sketching initial concepts to creating 3D renderings 🖊, Julie's interior design background comes in handy. Plus, we team up with architects, engineers 🏗, and landscape professionals to take your placemaking project from concept to reality!

10/11/2024

The Arts Council of Greater Lansing 10th Annual Creative Placemaking Summit is wrapping up! ⭐️ We’ve had inspiring sessions with PlacemakingX, discussing the evolution of placemaking and the importance of creating not just livable, but lovable cities 🏙️❤️PLAYCE Studio Ltd. shared insights on how play and connection can enhance community engagement 🎨🤝, and we also heard from a panel of local artists who recently completed an incredible collaborative public art project 🎨 Can’t wait to bring these insights and ideas back to our projects and communities 🫶

10/10/2024

Day One at the Arts Council of Greater Lansing’s Creative Placemaking Summit! So many great ideas and creative energy. Excited for what’s next! 🎨✨

10/04/2024

🎉 Congratulations to the Women's Business Center at Cornerstone Alliance on 20 YEARS of empowering local entrepreneurs! Did you know the WBC is one of only three in the whole state? We're so lucky to have these amazing resources right here in our community. Yesterday’s celebration at the gorgeous and serene Sunrise Farms Venue was the perfect way to honor this milestone. 🌟