A bottleneck that lasted decades is finally gone, and you can feel the difference the first time you cross it. We bring together MDOT’s John Richard and Walker City Engineer Scott Connors to unpack how the new Fruit Ridge Bridge and interchange deliver safer travel, smoother access to jobs, and real options for people walking and biking. From two skinny lanes to a five-lane span with a 14-foot path and smarter ramp alignments, this is the rare project that makes commutes calmer, business acce...
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A bottleneck that lasted decades is finally gone, and you can feel the difference the first time you cross it. We bring together MDOT’s John Richard and Walker City Engineer Scott Connors to unpack how the new Fruit Ridge Bridge and interchange deliver safer travel, smoother access to jobs, and real options for people walking and biking. From two skinny lanes to a five-lane span with a 14-foot path and smarter ramp alignments, this is the rare project that makes commutes calmer, business acce...
Building Resilience and Innovation: Tim Sobie's Journey with Sobie Meats and Community Collaboration
Made In Walker
14 minutes
8 months ago
Building Resilience and Innovation: Tim Sobie's Journey with Sobie Meats and Community Collaboration
Join us on a captivating journey as we sit down with Tim Sobie, the passionate owner of Sobie Meats in Walker, Michigan. Tim's story is one of resilience and dedication, transitioning from layoffs to launching a thriving butcher shop that champions local farmers and chemical-free products. Discover how Tim and his wife Teresa turned their modest beginnings into a dynamic community hub, attracting a diverse clientele, including the city's own Mayor Gary Carey. With a keen focus on supporting l...
Made In Walker
A bottleneck that lasted decades is finally gone, and you can feel the difference the first time you cross it. We bring together MDOT’s John Richard and Walker City Engineer Scott Connors to unpack how the new Fruit Ridge Bridge and interchange deliver safer travel, smoother access to jobs, and real options for people walking and biking. From two skinny lanes to a five-lane span with a 14-foot path and smarter ramp alignments, this is the rare project that makes commutes calmer, business acce...
