Community Development

A DIGs workshop on asemma, or tobacco.

Here’s how the UP’s Debweyendan Indigenous Gardens build health, community, and food sovereignty

The sprawling community gardens aim to celebrate and preserve the knowledge and cultural identity of tribal people living in and around the village of L’Anse.

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GLBR Mental Health Partnership fights stigma and promotes workplace mental wellness

New initiatives from the Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership and collaborating organizations aim to make it easier to talk about mental health and provide support. A guide for business owners provides a comprehensive set of tools for creating a workplace that nurtures mental health.

Volunteers worked on projects at WMFC such as spreading mulch on the playground, enclosing rafters in pavilions, clean up of trails and an obstacle course, and worked on the baseball field. 
Bank employees give back to their communities

Isabella Bank employees volunteered in their local communities on Monday, giving their time to help others in many counties across the state during its Compassion Into Action Day.

The Legacy building in Downtown Bay City was vacant for several years before being renovated into a restaurant and condominiums.
Improving housing options in the area puts the community on the path to economic growth

Developer Jenifer Acosta explains how improving the housing market in the Great Lakes Bay Region leads to more jobs and an expanded tax base.  

The Dow Tennis Classic is held at the Greater Midland Tennis Center.
Dow Tennis Classic bounces back into Midland

The 33rd Dow Tennis Classic returns to the Greater Midland Tennis Center. The event runs from Nov. 1-7 and hosts some of the sport’s top players for matches, free community outreach programs, and more.

United Way's campaign lasts until Oct. 29.
United Way Midland campaign off to a strong start

United Way of Midland County has a goal to raise $4.7 million by Oct. 29. Money raised will go toward local nonprofits and partners helping residents in need. Because of the pandemic and last year’s flood, needs in the community are on the rise.

“Every offender that we can get those convictions taken out of their criminal history is a huge advantage for them going out into the workplace.”
Midland County offers a “Clean Slate” to previous offenders

The “Clean Slate” expungement expansion laws started going into effect on April 11, 2020. The opportunity for previous offenders to wipe their criminal records has never been easier or more accessible.

It's pumpkin season.
“Fall” in love with Midland County: A guide to living this fall to the fullest

Yes, we have a pumpkin patch and orchards, and they’re wonderful! But we have so much more. See our roundup of fall activities and events. You name it, we’ve got it: nature walks, trick-or-treating, treasure hunts; painting, poetry, shopping, and more.

The reading material for this year is Sandra Cisneros’ book, “The House on Mango Street.” The book tells the story of a young Latina.
Big Read celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, Neighboring Week in Midland

Creative 360 will host an NEA Big Read kickoff event on Sept. 25 from 1-5 p.m. The event will feature food trucks, live music, and distribution of “The House on Mango Street,” the selected book for the 10-month-long reading initiative.

“The Dow Runwalk is truly a community and regional event, one that people look to come out to year after year."
Dow RunWalk returns to celebrate healthy communities

The annual community race, Dow RunWalk returns this year, welcoming community members in a celebration of health. The event takes place Saturday, Sept. 18 with a full morning of family fun. 

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