Mini golf, movies, festivals, and fireworks, oh my!
Summer is so close we can taste it! Here’s a rundown of family-friendly events, free festivals, fireworks, and more to enjoy this June, July, and August all across greater Midland.
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Midland summer art fairs flourish
Last weekend, the streets downtown were filled with vendors, musicians, and artists for the Alden B. Dow Museum Summer Art Fair, while the Art Seen Festival spread color across the city.
Meet Elizabeth Beans, Director of Grounds at Dow Gardens
Elizabeth Beans, the new director of grounds for Dow Gardens, sits down to answer a few questions about herself and what brought her to Midland.
A guide to Pride events in the Great Lakes Bay Region
June is Pride Month, and the Great Lakes Bay region is gearing up to celebrate. Be sure to mark your calendars and join in these events to support the LGBTQ+ community.
Bay City Boat Rental launches first season of business
Jared Greshow and Jonah Joppich, friends for nearly 30 years, founded Bay City Boat Rental together. The business currently has two pontoons available, but hopes to expand.
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Elevate grants help small Michigan businesses level up
Although headquartered in Indiana, the FHLBank of Indianapolis provides access to grant programs and resources for small businesses throughout Michigan. The Elevate Grant aims to generate more economic opportunity for all, and helps small businesses like Mushroom House Tours in Charlevoix and The Poke Bowl in Flint to level up.
Supplier Summit held in Bay City helps match businesses with new vendors
Private businesses and governmental units met with small business leaders to talk about potential new partnerships
Talent recruitment: Hey, Bay City! focuses on reversing the decline in population
Businesses, government, colleges, and economic development agencies are working together to attract and retain young people in the Great Lakes Bay Region
Social Work Career Promotion Tool Kit shares benefits and pathways to rewarding careers
The toolkit is designed to enhance recruitment and promote social work career opportunities across the state. It includes sample language for websites, emails, and social media posts as well as recommended language for various professionals, including high school guidance counselors, college academic advisors, and behavioral health providers. There are also photographic materials for outreach usage.
Hope Starts Here puts Detroit’s young children first
The Hope Starts Here initiative brings together a team of advocates and champions who are leading the charge for Detroit’s early childhood systems. A collaboration among The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, The Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation, and a host of agencies, community based organizations, and most importantly, Detroit residents, Hope Starts Here formally launched in 2017.
Midland summer art fairs flourish
Last weekend, the streets downtown were filled with vendors, musicians, and artists for the Alden B. Dow Museum Summer Art Fair, while the Art Seen Festival spread color across the city.
Meet Elizabeth Beans, Director of Grounds at Dow Gardens
Elizabeth Beans, the new director of grounds for Dow Gardens, sits down to answer a few questions about herself and what brought her to Midland.
A guide to Pride events in the Great Lakes Bay Region
June is Pride Month, and the Great Lakes Bay region is gearing up to celebrate. Be sure to mark your calendars and join in these events to support the LGBTQ+ community.
Bay City Boat Rental launches first season of business
Jared Greshow and Jonah Joppich, friends for nearly 30 years, founded Bay City Boat Rental together. The business currently has two pontoons available, but hopes to expand.
Partner Partner Content Elevate grants help small Michigan businesses level up
Although headquartered in Indiana, the FHLBank of Indianapolis provides access to grant programs and resources for small businesses throughout Michigan. The Elevate Grant aims to generate more economic opportunity for all, and helps small businesses like Mushroom House Tours in Charlevoix and The Poke Bowl in Flint to level up.
Supplier Summit held in Bay City helps match businesses with new vendors
Private businesses and governmental units met with small business leaders to talk about potential new partnerships
Talent recruitment: Hey, Bay City! focuses on reversing the decline in population
Businesses, government, colleges, and economic development agencies are working together to attract and retain young people in the Great Lakes Bay Region
Social Work Career Promotion Tool Kit shares benefits and pathways to rewarding careers
The toolkit is designed to enhance recruitment and promote social work career opportunities across the state. It includes sample language for websites, emails, and social media posts as well as recommended language for various professionals, including high school guidance counselors, college academic advisors, and behavioral health providers. There are also photographic materials for outreach usage.
Hope Starts Here puts Detroit’s young children first
The Hope Starts Here initiative brings together a team of advocates and champions who are leading the charge for Detroit’s early childhood systems. A collaboration among The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, The Kresge Foundation, The Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation, and a host of agencies, community based organizations, and most importantly, Detroit residents, Hope Starts Here formally launched in 2017.
