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Let the construction begin

Our dog park is very close to a reality. The contract for the fencing company has been awarded and plans are underway for its installation. we are shooting for mid-July 2025 for fencing completion. The signage for the park is being ordered at this time. We are planning on a community celebration for the park…

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Matching Phase Closing

On January 14th, 2025 our matching phase with the MEDC will be complete. What does this mean? At the close of the 14th funds raised locally will be matched up to $ 40,000 by the MEDC. We are happy to announce that we have reached this level. Does this mean we no longer need donations?…

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Donations Continue

As of today December 13th, we have received $ 28,355.00 in donations. With our County contribution of $ 10,000 we are approaching our goal of $ 40,000.00. This goal will allow us to receive the matching grant of an additional $ 40,000. Thank you to all who have supported this project. We plan on building…

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Donations begin

The State of Michigan through the MEDC has granted our request for $ 40,000 in matching funds as long as we raise $ 40,000 of our own. We have 60 days beginning November 15 and ending January 15th, 2025 to raise our funds. If we raise $ 40,000 we receive the entire amount. Should our…

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Total Pledge Update

We have gone forward with submitting our application to Patronicity which is a third-party for the Public Spaces Community Places for the MEDC. Once approved by Patronicity the application can then be submitted to the State of Michigan which should occur shortly. We expect to hear something back in several weeks on the grant. Patronicity…

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Total Pledge Update

Congratulations to all involved in this project. We have pledges over $ 30,000.00 from the Cheboygan community both individuals and businesses. The county of Cheboygan has voted to kick in an additional $ 10,000.00. This brings our total to over $ 40,000.00 in pledges. We will begin the grant process shortly to the Michigan Economic…

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