Community Development

For decades, Central Park has been a welcoming place for the entire community.

Catalyst Community: The architecture of Central Park

When we think of architecture, we usually think of buildings that we live and work in. But in this week’s Catalyst, we’ll explore the architecture in a park — a place where we play.

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All 501(c)(3) nonprofits are welcome to apply to the #TeamUp for the Great Lakes Bay Region charitable program.
Great Lakes Bay Invitational set to tee off in July

The Great Lakes Bay Invitational returns to Midland Country Club for an in-person weeklong event. The world’s best women golfers will be playing to support 36 local community organizations.

The project is expected to be complete by the first week of October 2021, in time for the Northwood University International Auto Show.
Northwood University plans to bring the Midland community together on campus

Northwood University is reimagining its central pathway through campus, known as the Mall Walk, and adding flood mitigation security measures underground. The University hopes to use the location to host events and welcome the community once construction is complete.

Ike's main hub is the Chippewa River. Isenhart, the owner, meets up with customers where they'll end up and transports them to a launch point.
The Great Lakes Bay Region is a great playground for a day on the water

Kayaks, canoes, or just a tube to float in are great ways to enjoy a day on the water. We’ll take you to three different venues in the Great Lakes Bay Region that will connect you with nature, exercise, and most of all — fun.

Pedestrian plazas opening this June in downtown Midland

The pedestrian plaza will be opening in downtown Midland on June 10, with street closures beginning June 4. Midlanders and tourists alike can enjoy outdoor seating, added greenery, twinkling lights, live music, and fun events all summer.

Art Seen Festival will take place in downtown Midland from June 5-6, alongside even more local art festivals.
Paint Midland red: “Support Local Art” festivals coming in June

Midland will be oozing art this June. Art Seen kicks off its inaugural festival in downtown Midland. Also happening that same weekend are Mural Blast, the Midland Center for the Arts’ Summer Art Fair, and Creative 360’s community mural and Art Speaks Festival.

Mike Avery and his catch of the day, a walleye.
Q&A with Mike Avery, Outdoor Magazine

The outdoors is a way of life and is big business in Michigan, including the Great Lakes Bay Region. Mike Avery has worked in broadcasting, promoting the outdoors for most of his 40 years in the business. Avery shares with Catalyst his thoughts on what the outdoors means to our region, COVID’s impact, and why hunting and fishing are a way of life for him and many others.    

Midland Blooms is coming back this year with a new business sponsor — Corteva Agriscience.
World-class tennis and lines of marigolds return to Midland in 2021

Midland is looking forward to seeing the return of two exciting programs: Midland Blooms and The Dow Tennis Classic. Midland Blooms will be held May 22, and the world-class tennis tournament will take place November 1-7.

The major proposed design change is to reduce Buttles Street down from a three-lane road to two-lanes.
Buttles & Indian Corridor Improvement Project moves into design phase

The Buttles & Indian Corridor Improvement Project is now in the design phase, led by the Michigan Department of Transportation. To stay up-to-date on the project, tune in to the new Word on the Street(s) podcast.

Alysia Christy's New Year’s Resolution is to re-prioritize her wellbeing. Christy is the director of community impact at the Midland Area Community Foundation.
What makes Midland special to you?

By sharing elements of our day-to-day lives, Catalyst Midland hopes to foster a sense of community in Midland. Follow our new Instagram page @CatalystMidlandOfficial for relaxed and candid stories about the foundation of our community — you.

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