Bioregional Stewardship
Every venture operates as an employee and resident-owned cooperative tied to our local bioregion. Profits feed a shared community fund dedicated to trail restoration, youth apprenticeships, resilient energy upgrades, and micro-grants for neighboring makers. By converting everyday commerce into locally governed equity and reinvestment, we nurture an economy that regenerates land, livelihoods, and culture, all within the ecological boundaries that make Northern Michigan so amazing.
Invest in Empire
A Regenerative Approach to Development
We design every element as part of a living system, capturing solar energy, re-cycling grey water, sourcing materials that sequester carbon, and returning organic waste to soil. This closed-loop logic extends to economics as well: Co-operative ownership keeps wealth local, while social-impact metrics guide continuous improvement. The result is development that actively restores ecosystems, strengthens community resilience, and generates enduring value for generations to come.