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From Refugee Roots to Global Connector: The Journey of Nurten Ural

When Nurten Ural tells her family story, it begins not in Michigan, but in Crimea during World War II. Her parents, forced into German labor camps as teenagers, endured years [...]

Building Bridges: How Grace Lee is Helping Immigrants Thrive in Michigan’s Workforce

When Grace Lee first arrived in California from Taiwan at age 17, she had no roadmap. She bounced between three high schools in seven months, worked early shifts flipping burgers [...]

From Scientist to Industry Advocate: The Journey of Stephen Rapundalo

When Stephen Rapundalo left his hometown of Sudbury, Ontario, in 1979, he couldn’t have predicted that his path would help shape Michigan’s biosciences sector. What began as a pursuit of [...]

Building More Than Hotels: Basil Bacall’s Mission to Uplift Communities

When Basil Bacall left Baghdad, Iraq, for Michigan in 1981, he was looking for more than just opportunity. Like many in the Chaldean community, he sought safety, freedom, and the [...]

International Students Perfect Fit for Northern Michigan Business

As the Grand Traverse region of Michigan grows, so does the challenge of finding skilled workers to keep up with the area’s booming industries. Companies in this scenic corner of [...]

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