Architectural design for learning
In the fifth article in a Catalyst Community series, we’ll focus on architectural designs for learning.
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Profile Q & A: Steve Miller, Coleman Mayor
In our Profile Q&A, we meet Steve Miller, the mayor of the City of Coleman, a community located on the west end of Midland County. He talks about Coleman's assets, challenges, and relationship to Midland.
Issue Media Group Launches Rural Innovation eXchange
Issue Media Group is excited to announce the company’s latest online media project – Rural Innovation eXchange (RIX). RIX will focus on the innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation and community development taking place in rural Michigan and feature the work of rural talent and content creators.
Mental Health in the Workplace Seminar
Being able to talk about mental health issues with an employer can be challenging. An upcoming summit in the Great Lakes Bay Region hopes to tackle those obstacles and help businesses help with resources.
Want to sell homemade foods? Here’s what you need to know
If you want to start a food business in Michigan, it’s important to understand the state’s Cottage Food Laws. The Michigan State University Extension service is offering an online Food Safety Program on Feb. 16.
Northwood University students level up with esports program
Competitive gaming is taking the sports world by storm. College-level esports are gaining popularity nationwide. Northwood University is on board with an award-winning esports program.
Catalyst Community-Ecology 101
In the latest in a series of columns from different perspectives in our community, Catalyst Midland focuses on a “ecological community epiphany,” shared by the director of Dow Gardens.
The Blue Light studio, a new “old” music venue
The Blue Light is a community-based space, offering free, live music, and spaces for musicians to play and record music. Their next concert is Feb. 2, a benefit for Safe and Sound, Midland’s only child abuse and neglect organization.
Young offenders transform at the Monarch Academy
The Day Treatment Program for Midland’s juveniles has been renamed the Monarch Academy. The monarch butterfly symbolizes the transformation of Midland’s youths from criminal offenders into rehabilitated members of society.
Bay County overcame challenges in 2021, laying the groundwork for growth in 2022
Route Bay City asked people from different sectors of the community to re-visit the highlights of 2021 and give us a glimpse of what they expect in the coming year. Today, Bay County Executive James A. Barcia talks about the future of county government.
Profile Q & A: Steve Miller, Coleman Mayor
In our Profile Q&A, we meet Steve Miller, the mayor of the City of Coleman, a community located on the west end of Midland County. He talks about Coleman's assets, challenges, and relationship to Midland.
Issue Media Group Launches Rural Innovation eXchange
Issue Media Group is excited to announce the company’s latest online media project – Rural Innovation eXchange (RIX). RIX will focus on the innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation and community development taking place in rural Michigan and feature the work of rural talent and content creators.
Mental Health in the Workplace Seminar
Being able to talk about mental health issues with an employer can be challenging. An upcoming summit in the Great Lakes Bay Region hopes to tackle those obstacles and help businesses help with resources.
Want to sell homemade foods? Here’s what you need to know
If you want to start a food business in Michigan, it’s important to understand the state’s Cottage Food Laws. The Michigan State University Extension service is offering an online Food Safety Program on Feb. 16.
Northwood University students level up with esports program
Competitive gaming is taking the sports world by storm. College-level esports are gaining popularity nationwide. Northwood University is on board with an award-winning esports program.
Catalyst Community-Ecology 101
In the latest in a series of columns from different perspectives in our community, Catalyst Midland focuses on a “ecological community epiphany,” shared by the director of Dow Gardens.
The Blue Light studio, a new “old” music venue
The Blue Light is a community-based space, offering free, live music, and spaces for musicians to play and record music. Their next concert is Feb. 2, a benefit for Safe and Sound, Midland’s only child abuse and neglect organization.
Young offenders transform at the Monarch Academy
The Day Treatment Program for Midland’s juveniles has been renamed the Monarch Academy. The monarch butterfly symbolizes the transformation of Midland’s youths from criminal offenders into rehabilitated members of society.
Bay County overcame challenges in 2021, laying the groundwork for growth in 2022
Route Bay City asked people from different sectors of the community to re-visit the highlights of 2021 and give us a glimpse of what they expect in the coming year. Today, Bay County Executive James A. Barcia talks about the future of county government.
