THE MISSING MIDDLE

Each year, thousands of driven, talented people dream of making lives for themselves in northwest Michigan–and even more people dream of staying here, putting down roots where they were raised. They are called by the unparalleled natural beauty, exceptional schools, and the incredible arts and culture. They want to put their creativity, their passions, and their hard work into building a life that will benefit both their families and their communities.

And, each year, the severe attainable housing shortage in our region deprives these same hard-working people of the opportunity to live, raise a family, or build their careers here. They eventually find jobs, or build their businesses, elsewhere because of one unavoidable fact:

There is nowhere for them to call home.