Community Development

Well-being survey open to Midland residents to encourage community development through results

How do you measure community well-being? A group of experts is in the process of measuring Midland’s factors for happiness in a community-wide study. Here’s how you can participate.

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Recreating for connection: SPACE, Inc. designs workplaces anew with sustainability in mind

Meet the company that is redesigning workspaces for the way we work today with a low environmental impact – keeping more than 2 million pounds of furniture out of the landfill each year.

Building a better future: Three local women on why they chose the construction industry

Women are joining the construction industry now more so than ever. In advance of Women in Construction Week (WIC), see what women at one local company are doing to make their own path.

Q&A with The H Hotel’s Executive Chef Theo Bawar

Theo Bawar, Executive Chef at The H Hotel, on his favorite ingredients to use, his go-to leftover at home and developing the menu at ONe Eighteen. 

Local non-profits can golf with the pros — and win money for it

The Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational is once again hosting #TeamUp for the Great Lakes Bay Region, the second annual charitable golf event that pairs local non-profits with professional golfers from the LPGA. Area non-profits are encouraged to enter to participate!

Full STEAM ahead: Canstruction kicks off in Midland, bridging science, art and community

Students from six area schools are bridging STEAM principles while also giving back as part of Canstruction Midland.

State of the Community offers perspective on past and future of the region’s business landscape

During the State of the Community event on Feb. 18, Bay City Manager Dana Muscott and Bay County Executive Jim Barcia will reflect on the accomplishments of 2019 and offer a glimpse of what to expect in 2020.

Q&A with Delta College President Jean Goodnow

Dr. Jean Goodnow credits collaboration and good budget planning for Delta College’s success in the face of declining regional population and a changing workforce.

Fundraising for the Janet H. Jopke Courts began in 2010. Today, the complex includes 8 tennis courts, public restrooms, events space, and landscaping.
Bay City tennis courts recognized on a national level

The United States Tennis Association has recognized the Bay Community Tennis Association with an award for successfully promoting the game of tennis.  

Delta College wants you to feel connected to its campus

Public art, graphics, and new furniture are the results of a 2-year study into how to best foster a connection between Delta College and its students.

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