Students from four local Great Lakes Bay Region schools – including John Glenn –participated in the 12th annual A.H. Nickless Innovation Award competition at SVSU. They presented months of hard work, planning, research, and development for a chance at $77,500 in college scholarships and grants.
Midland Center for the Arts is welcoming back a familiar face, Josh Holliday, to his new role of Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Sales.
Fisher Companies celebrates 100 years of business, marking a century of growth, community commitment, and family legacy across Mt. Pleasant, Midland, and Bay City.
One in six children between the ages of three to 17 has a disability. Receiving this diagnosis, whether at birth or later in life, can be scary and overwhelming. Iris Mehler launched 1in6 Michigan Support, a support group for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities after this statistic impacted her life specifically. Today, the nonprofit organization continues to provide support, resources, and advocacy for the community.
A new tapas and brunch restaurant opened its doors at 134 W. Main St. in downtown Midland. Erik Swenson, owner and executive chef, brings flavorful cuisine on the daily menu, Seafood Saturday, Sunday Brunch, and special pop-up themed events.
A new Bay City nonprofit, the Ability Social Club, fosters community and creativity for adults 21 and up. This inclusive welcoming center in Downtown Bay City is especially designed for folks living with a range of abilities.
Local foundations are vital engines of growth and development in Bay County, channeling millions of dollars into critical community initiatives. From supporting educational opportunities for students of all ages to funding the creation of parks, trails, and cultural institutions, these organizations play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life.
IFF, a community development financial institution based in Illinois, has invested and shown a commitment to uplifting communities by providing financial support all over the state, including Grand Rapids neighborhoods. Part of IFF’s investment in Grand Rapids has been focused on the 49507 zip code, centered in a collection of neighborhoods southeast of downtown Grand Rapids. They're working with local nonprofits including Amplify GR and LINC UP and neighborhood residents to help propel development.
South Sudan native, Rieek Nyoach and current Midland resident has expanded Grassroots Initiative Network to Midland. The organization works with volunteer teachers to provide basic education to rural areas and vulnerable populations who have no access to education.
Being a teacher is a tough job, but statewide grants, funding, student loan repayment programs, and other incentives and resources aim to make the career more appealing. Local school districts, universities and colleges are also partnering together to make transitioning from one classroom to the next a bit more doable.
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