Meet Jacqueline Leapheart
A Midland native juggles nonprofit work, photography, and mentorship while honoring a family legacy at Adoption Option Inc. and advocating for inclusivity and youth empowerment.
Economic Development
Coverage of projects, big and small, and the people who create them, which promote the economic health of a community, including manufacturing, retail, office, and hospitality developments.
Latest in Economic Development
New owners at Tri City Motor Speedway vow to honor tradition while revving up the future
The brothers who now own Tri City Motor Speedway, Klint and Kalvin Lewis, say the 2025 season will focus on providing thrilling races while building the audience, attracting drivers, and securing sponsors.
Exploring the arts & outer space: Meet Alex Woody
Alex Woody, Communications and Public Relations Manager at Midland Center for the Arts, found a passion for arts storytelling through theater.
Midland Young Professionals launches their 2025 Community Crowdfund
The 2025 MYPros Community Crowdfund offers $60,000 to one Midland County business through community-driven funding, fostering economic growth and engagement among young professionals.
Community mental health delivers care to Michigan’s schools
Michigan's CMHs play a critical role in schools, providing counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to students who might otherwise slip through the cracks.
Fisher Company celebrates 100 years in Mt. Pleasant, Midland, Bay City communities
Fisher Companies celebrates 100 years of business, marking a century of growth, community commitment, and family legacy across Mt. Pleasant, Midland, and Bay City.
Coming home: Tonia West on belonging, growth, and youth empowerment
Returning to Midland after personal and professional journeys, Tonia West embraces community growth, resilience, and transformative local engagement.
Chef Sergey’s Bakery opens in Midland’s historic Ashman Circle
A new bakery, founded by Ukrainian refugees, quickly becomes a local favorite with its fresh pastries and specialty coffee.
Prema Rose Wellness Suite takes a holistic approach to good health
Prema Rose Wellness in September offered services ranging from paraffin wax and detox treatments to The Harmonic Egg and Sound Bowl Massage. Everything at the center is designed to release stress and trauma.
Building community through conversations: Meet Erin Patrice
Meet Erin Patrice, founder of The Breaking Bread Village which fosters respectful conversations across differing perspectives, building empathy through inclusive dialogue, live events, and personal connections to promote shared understanding and growth.
New owners at Tri City Motor Speedway vow to honor tradition while revving up the future
The brothers who now own Tri City Motor Speedway, Klint and Kalvin Lewis, say the 2025 season will focus on providing thrilling races while building the audience, attracting drivers, and securing sponsors.
Exploring the arts & outer space: Meet Alex Woody
Alex Woody, Communications and Public Relations Manager at Midland Center for the Arts, found a passion for arts storytelling through theater.
Midland Young Professionals launches their 2025 Community Crowdfund
The 2025 MYPros Community Crowdfund offers $60,000 to one Midland County business through community-driven funding, fostering economic growth and engagement among young professionals.
Community mental health delivers care to Michigan’s schools
Michigan's CMHs play a critical role in schools, providing counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to students who might otherwise slip through the cracks.
Fisher Company celebrates 100 years in Mt. Pleasant, Midland, Bay City communities
Fisher Companies celebrates 100 years of business, marking a century of growth, community commitment, and family legacy across Mt. Pleasant, Midland, and Bay City.
Coming home: Tonia West on belonging, growth, and youth empowerment
Returning to Midland after personal and professional journeys, Tonia West embraces community growth, resilience, and transformative local engagement.
Chef Sergey’s Bakery opens in Midland’s historic Ashman Circle
A new bakery, founded by Ukrainian refugees, quickly becomes a local favorite with its fresh pastries and specialty coffee.
Prema Rose Wellness Suite takes a holistic approach to good health
Prema Rose Wellness in September offered services ranging from paraffin wax and detox treatments to The Harmonic Egg and Sound Bowl Massage. Everything at the center is designed to release stress and trauma.
Building community through conversations: Meet Erin Patrice
Meet Erin Patrice, founder of The Breaking Bread Village which fosters respectful conversations across differing perspectives, building empathy through inclusive dialogue, live events, and personal connections to promote shared understanding and growth.
