Community Development

Coverage of community groups bringing about changes, innovattions and solutions in their community.

West Midland Family Center celebrates $3.5M in upgrades with Open House

The WThe West Midland Family Center recently underwent a $3.5 million renovation and will celebrate tonight with the Center's Open House event.

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Local and global: MACF and donor funds reach well beyond Midland

The Midland Area Community Foundation funds projects here at home, but sometimes funds have a global impact.

Dow’s diversity networks show company’s commitment to inclusion

Dow's Cory Valente on the company's long-running employee network GLAD and why diversity matters for a healthy culture.

Greater Midland’s Call of the Wild fundraiser aids local programs

Greater Midland's 13th annual Call of the Wild event brought in large donations and large talent, including a world-ranked survivalist and previous Midland native.

Collaboration through community: Q&A with young entrepreneur Nic Von Schneider

Young entrepreneur Nic Von Schneider on entrepreneurship, ideation, and investing.

Local students accelerate through competition

Two teams from Northwood University were named as finalists in the 2017 Accelerate Michigan Innovation Competition.

At the heart of it: MidMichigan Health’s new $30 million heart and vascular center

A look into the expanded healthcare offerings of the new MidMichigan Health Heart and Vascular Center in Midland.

Keeping it local: NU students help design new Dow Gardens Forty Cafe

Local Northwood University students help with the design of an upcoming Dow Gardens eatery.

Local artist spreading culture through photography

Natalie LodicoBond, a local artist, brings concepts to reality in artistic portraiture.

Challenge Day makes powerful, positive impact on student life at Midland schools

A new culture is starting to roam the halls of several area schools after participating in Challenge Day programs this fall.

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