Coming home: Tonia West on belonging, growth, and youth empowerment
Returning to Midland after personal and professional journeys, Tonia West embraces community growth, resilience, and transformative local engagement.
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Building community through conversations: Meet Erin Patrice
Meet Erin Patrice, founder of The Breaking Bread Village which fosters respectful conversations across differing perspectives, building empathy through inclusive dialogue, live events, and personal connections to promote shared understanding and growth.
Grant Murschel: Building community through education and entrepreneurship
Meet Grant Murschel, Director of Career and Technical Education at Midland ESA and one of three owners of Nord Social, a Scandinavian-inspired social club and bar opening in the Center City Corridor.
Celebrating culture and youth leadership: Meet Jessica Chai
Meet Jessica Chai, a senior at Dow High School and Co-Chair of the upcoming Midland Lunar New Year Celebration at Dow Diamond.
Passion, care, and community: Meet Sandy Temple
At Riverside Place, Sandy Temple’s passion for people shines through in a caring community that offers seniors support, activities, and connection.
Meet Alina Warner: Certified Health Coach and owner of Wellness Within You
Meet Alina Warner, a Certified Health Coach and owner of Wellness Within You, who is passionate about improving the health and vibrancy of the Great Lakes Bay Region, one person at a time.
Meet Brandon Munsey
Meet Brandon Munsey, a sales consultant at Feeny Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Midland who has brought his unique skills and community spirit to the automotive industry.
Meet Brandon Morey, owner of Iron Dame Baked Goods and Crêpes Et Amis
Entrepreneur Brandon Morey builds community in Midland through Iron Dame and Crêpes Et Amis, offering unique, high-quality foods and aiming to expand.
Cross county connections: Meet Skylyr Zink
Skylyr Zink shares his unique perspective on the evolving landscape of postsecondary education, the challenges and opportunities of working in small-town America, and his passion for supporting the next generation.
Finding friendship next door: Meet Joyce Hagen-Flint
Meet Joyce Hagen-Flint, a Midlander who has been intentionally working to connect with and support her neighbors. Read Joyce’s story from moving back to Midland during a pandemic, to losing her husband, to building neighborly bonds and celebrating Neighboring Week
