Economic Development

Kelli Mason, local salon owner celebrates five years in Downtown Midland and a growing business

Local salon owner and Midland native Kelli Mason recently celebrated five years of business in Downtown Midland. With a growing portfolio, she uses the salon as her home base while teaching nationally.

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New program to create bright future for Bay County by connecting students with local businesses

The MI Bright Future program uses web-based software to help students explore various industries and connect with local businesses.

Tap room celebrates five years of serving Michigan-made beers, wines, and more in downtown Midland

WhichCraft Taproom recently celebrated five years of business in Downtown Midland and being the go-to spot for Michigan craft brews.

Bay County librarians honored at statewide library conference

The Bay County Library System has been recognized by the State Librarian for its superior customer service.

Washington Avenue Salon is located at 1017 Washington Ave. in downtown Bay City.
Salon to celebrate grand opening in downtown Bay City

A new salon in downtown Bay City says that their focus will be on providing many different services at affordable prices. 

Q&A with Kristen McDonald, CEO of Greater Midland

We caught up with Kristen McDonald, president and CEO of Greater Midland on her favorite fitness activities and the number of resources that Greater Midland offers the region.

Remodeled and repurposed, Grove Tea Lounge set to open in previous bank

With the intent of creating community, Grove Tea Lounge will soon open its doors with several nods to the former structure, a previous branch of Chemical Bank. Designed by Alden B. Dow's team, this building will now have new life as a hub of connection.

Women’s entrepreneurship forum offers chance to connect

The Women to Women Entrepreneurship Forum is a free event happening next week at Northwood University and features several discussions with local and NU alumni entrepreneurs.

The winners of this year's Pitch a Dream competition
Small business pitch competition results in big winners

A group of the Bay area’s next generation of entrepreneurs gathered together for a business competition last week, with the winner receiving a $25,000 grand prize.  

A major reconstruction of Trumbull Street, from Center Avenue to the south to Woodside Avenue, is set to start this month
Trumbull Street to begin major reconstruction later this month

A $2.68 million reconstruction of Trumbull Street is set to begin November 26th.

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