Community Development

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These Detroiters are introducing newcomers to their city – via text

The new Text a Detroiter service from the Detroit Regional Chamber lets people submit questions about the area to local experts who respond directly through a messaging platform.

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Q&A with Jenny Saxman from Swae Detox Wellness Spa

The owner of Downtown Midland's newest wellness spa talks to us on moving back home from California, holistic wellness and her self-care 'must haves'.

Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance unveils theatre production of ‘Mamma Mia!’ with community partners

It's coming to the Great Lakes Bay Region! Thanks to the GLBRA, Midland Center for the Arts, Pit and Balcony Community Theatre and Bay City Players, a regional production of Mamma Mia! is scheduled for September 2019.

Issue Media Group set to launch community-driven publication The Hub in Springfield, Ohio

Issue Media Group launches new publication with a focus on Springfield, Ohio.

The purchased building at 1009 N Madison Avenue in Bay City.
Bay Veterans Foundation creating a center for veteran-centered activity, education

The Bay Veterans Foundation is creating a space for veterans to congregate, learn about the skilled trades, do hands-on makers activities, or receive education on veterans' benefits.

Worship and wonder: Mid-Century Modern churches in Midland

Take a look inside three of Midland's places of worship known for their striking, Mid-Century Modern architecture.

The Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency is currently soliciting residents, including those of Bay County, to fill out their 2019 Community Needs Assessment survey.
Identify community strengths and weaknesses with new survey

The NEMCSA is asking residents to identify strengths and weaknesses in their community.

Q&A with Keri Kenney owner of Alignment 8 Yoga + Cycle

Keri Kenney, owner of Alignment 8 Yoga + Cycle, on taking a leap of faith in buying the business, A8's four-year anniversary and how exercise helps her deal with anxiety, depression and PTSD.

Business simulation game provides real-life benefits

Jobs and scholarships were on the line as over 200 student competitors from Central Michigan University were mentored by 40 businesses for the 7th Annual ERPsim Invitational Competition.

Bay City's Liberty bridge.
City opens up Independence and Liberty bridges to privatization: Inside the bidding process

City Manager Dana Muscott says that multiple companies have called her office as soon as the City Commission approved the RFP process with a vote of 9-0, asking her to put their names on the list as potential candidates.

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