Community Development

The new year means a new tax season.

Free Tax Aide program helps seniors with tax returns

Tax Aide is a free program to assist low-moderate income seniors over 50 with filing their tax returns. The program, made possible by IRS-certified trained volunteers, kicks off Jan. 9 and runs through tax season. 

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Teachers: Help Wanted!

Several factors are impacting the ability of school districts to attract new teachers.

Welding is an in-demand career, prompting the Bay-Arenac ISD to offer training programs for adults and high school students.
A week in the life of a student at the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center

Brady Falardeau, a senior at Bay City Central High School, spends several days a week in the Marketing & Management program at the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center. Here, he provides a glimpse into his typical week.

Dow Diamond transforms from stadium into party central for Midnight on Main

It’s time to ring in the New Year at a totally-transformed Dow Diamond. Midnight on Main takes place Dec. 31 with DJs, dancing, live music, games, food, drinks, midnight ball drop, fireworks, and more.

Tony Stamas is the president and CEO of the Midland Business Alliance.
Year in Review: Midland Business Alliance with Tony Stamas

A Year in Review and a Look Ahead with Tony Stamas, President and CEO of the Midland Business Alliance.

Greg Dorrien is the executive director of the West Midland Family Center.
Year in Review: West Midland Family Center with Greg Dorrien

A year in review and a look ahead with the executive director of the West Midland Family Center, Greg Dorrien.

Jon Loos is the new president and CEO of Midland Center for the Arts.
New President and CEO for the Center for the Arts

A familiar face has been selected to lead Midland Center for the Arts

Terry Hanley is the president of "For A Brighter Tomorrow."
Year in Review: For A Brighter Tomorrow with Terry Hanley

A year in review and a look ahead with Terry Hanley, president of "For A Brighter Tomorrow."

Midland Business Alliances encourages spending locally this holiday season

Supporting local is a year-round effort for many shoppers and business owners. This holiday season, the Midland Business Alliance aims to increase that effort, by offering special discounts and deals.

The MOMsemble will be performed Fri, December 2nd.
Creative 360 warms up December

Creative 360 presents events featuring moms, a Celtic band, and elves; great ways to be entertained during the holidays.

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