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Carly Lillard

Carly Lillard

Carly Lillard has called Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region home since 2007. She works in fund development and communications and enjoys helping organizations share their stories and connect with the community. Carly earned a bachelor’s degree in Business from Northwood University and a master’s in Strategic Communication from Michigan State University. Outside of writing, she loves spending time with her husband, Jesse, and their two children, Maycie and Elias. You can reach her at carlylillard@gmail.com.

Carly Lillard's Latest Articles

After 10 years, Children’s Grief Center continues serving area kids

The mission and vision of the Children’s Grief Center is to provide a healing environment through peer support for children, teens, and their families grieving a death and to create communities where no one grieves alone.

Good Kitchen: Good food, good people and a good time at The Arnold Center

Local Restaurant Training Program prepares vulnerable population for local jobs

Profile Q & A with Humane Society of Midland County executive director Jesse Fletcher

Pets are a big part of our culture, providing many benefits to their caregivers. In this week’s Catalyst, we profile the new executive director of the Humane Society of Midland  County, an organization who cares about the wellbeing of these animals.

“It is time for our community to rally behind these vital professionals, to elevate their status and acknowledge the indispensable role they play."
Disability Coalition of Midland County tackles local employment issues

Agencies compete for direct care workers, coalition finds opportunities to employ disabled individuals

Jordan Dice is the owner of the Midland Mall.
Midland Mall continues to see improvements through maintenance and fresh retailers

Profile Q & A with new owner of Midland Mall working to breath new life into the mall as retail stores close across the country.

Jimmy Greene is leading the special event sales operations for the Saginaw Spirit and The Memorial Cup.
One of hockey’s biggest events faces off in the Great Lakes Bay Region in 2024

A 10-day hockey tournament set to take place in Saginaw will affect the entire Great Lakes Bay Region. Read more about The Memorial Cup in this Q & A with Jimmy Greene.

Jimmy Greene is the sales director special events for the Memorial Cup and Saginaw Spirit.
One of hockey’s bigger events will soon face off in the Great Lakes Bay Region

The Memorial Cup, a hockey tradition, is the focus of our Profile Q & A with Jimmy Greene.

Eli @ Wooden Gate Camp
Differently Abled: Offerings in Midland area to those with disabilities

The Midland community is able to serve people who need varied supports.

Discover You is a trademarked program whose mission is to build hope and resilience in youth.
The ROCK builds resilience in kids, focusing on a growth mindset

Equipping youth to face hard situations rather than shying away instills confidence and prevents mental health emergencies

CTE team offers summer camps.
Midland County ESA helps create path for students to follow their passion

The belief in discovery over recruitment steers students toward a bright future.

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