Economic Development

Q&A with Rick Loose, local real estate agent

Local real estate agent Rick Loose on what to look for when buying property and new developments in Midland.

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Geamill Gibson and her son buy produce using a doctor's prescription at the Flint Farmers Market.
Prescriptions for nutrition: How culinary medicine is advancing health equity in Michigan

For many people, it's not always easy to find and buy fresh food. Culinary medicine initiatives aim to address that by increasing access to healthy food and building awareness of the importance of nutrition.

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Midland Blooms plants 30 years of vibrancy and volunteerism

With 30 years of volunteerism and placemaking in Midland, the city showcases the vibrant community with Midland Blooms along Eastman Avenue.

Q&A with Patrick McElgunn, SBDC business consultant

We sat down with Patrick McElgunn, a business consultant with the SBDC, to talk about taking the plunge on a dream, resources to help small business and some of his own projects.

Preparation underway in Midland for 2019 LPGA tournament

The Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational (DGLBI) is looking to add on to the effort to support the 2019 event coming to the region.

Art Connects Midland bridges public art and a thriving community

Now in its second year, Art Connects Midland has expanded to several downtown locations featuring regional artists, local students and area businesses.

Michigan goat farmer chooses Midland’s farmers market to sell products

KandyLand Dairy & Creamery specializes in goat dairy products and recently joined the Midland Area Farmers Market, making the drive from Scottsville each weekend. 

Inaugural out·land·ish festival celebrates summer solstice and the great outdoors

There is no right way to enjoy the outdoors, and the inaugural out·land·ish festival brought adventure to Midland's backyard.

Q&A with Brad Kaye, Midland City Manager

Brad Kaye, Midland's City Manager talks about about investment, what is on the horizon for the next five years and what makes the city great.

Mobile pizza kitchen brings Neapolitan-style pizza to Midland County

The story behind how Pizza Baker of Sanford, one of the mainstays you'll see at Larkin Beer Garden and the Midland Area Farmers Market, was inspired to start the business.

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