Economic Development

Regional MLK Jr. event recognizes students, celebrates diversity

Recently, students from the Great Lakes Bay Region were recognized for their community involvement at the 12th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Regional Celebration.

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Q&A with Scott MacNellis from LaLondes Market

We talk to Scott MacNellis from Midland's local, family-owned meat market on their specialty items, the history of the market and his own cooking skills.

The growing STEM Ecosystem in the Great Lakes Bay Region

With the help of the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance, our community is home to several resources to help local students get involved with STEM education in order to prepare for the workforce of tomorrow.

Offering both made-to-order and specialty wraps, diners can customize their wraps or can order from Grischke’s unique take on the wrap genre.
Specialty wraps restaurant settles in to new home at City Market

A food truck concept serving made-to-order wraps opens in City Market. 

Coyer Candle Co. is located at 112 3rd St. in downtown Bay City.
Q&A: Candle makers celebrate first year in business in downtown Bay City

Writer MJ Galbraith talks with owner Lisa Coyer about their first year in Bay City, and what's in store for the future of Coyer Candles. 

Q&A with Rachel Baker from The Arc of Midland

Rachel Baker, development coordinator with The Arc of Midland on the importance of helping those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and how you can volunteer with the organization.

Mike Bermudez says that his obsession with retro furniture began with one of Bay City's favorite activities: going to garage and estate sales
More than just shag carpet: Retro Attics brings attention to the art and design of retro furniture

Co-owners Mike Bermudez and Den Pawlicki pick their way through an obsession with mid-century design.

This Saturday, Jan. 26, McLaren Bay Region will be providing free skate rentals and free hot chocolate at the ice rink. The event runs from 1 to 4 p.m.
Free skate rentals and hot chocolate planned for Saturday at the ice rink at Nickless pavilion

This Saturday, Jan. 26, McLaren Bay Region will be providing free skate rentals and free hot chocolate at the ice rink. The event runs from 1 to 4 p.m.

Residents dream up the next generation use of Grove Park

Grove Park is situated right in Midland's Midtown District. As a public space with a good amount of history, a recent community outreach and planning session was held to determine what the next generation of the park looks like.

New app puts Midland MCM architecture on the map

Mid-Century Modern Midland, a new local initiative by the Alden B. Dow Home and Studio and other partners, puts Midlands finest architecture on the map. Take a tour with this great resource today.

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