Economic Development

Outdoor summer entertainment and recreation opportunities make Bay City feel like home

Drew Loomis, a property manager for MDL Companies, loves Bay City's outdoor dining, golf courses, and options for boating. He also loves that his job lets him help people find places here to call home.

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Bass fishing teams, including this one from Alabama's Auburn University, competed in a national tournament on the Saginaw Bay this summer. Fishing tournaments are a great way to introduce visitors to the region – and bring in tourism dollars.
Saginaw Bay bass fishing tourneys reeling in big tourism dollars

Fishing tournaments are a great way to introduce visitors to the region – and bring in tourism dollars.

Family business and outdoor recreation draw a man back to his hometown

After graduating from college, Alex Willett headed for the city lights. After a few years, though, he returned to his hometown to help run a family-owned business.

Uptown Bay City is a high-profile example of a brownfield redevelopment project. ​​​​​​​
Bay County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority hopes to spur cooperation and economic growth

Decaying buildings could hold the key to the community's future. A coalition of governments created a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority to attract private developers to Bay County.

All 501(c)(3) nonprofits are welcome to apply to the #TeamUp for the Great Lakes Bay Region charitable program.
Great Lakes Bay Invitational set to tee off in July

The Great Lakes Bay Invitational returns to Midland Country Club for an in-person weeklong event. The world’s best women golfers will be playing to support 36 local community organizations.

The project is expected to be complete by the first week of October 2021, in time for the Northwood University International Auto Show.
Northwood University plans to bring the Midland community together on campus

Northwood University is reimagining its central pathway through campus, known as the Mall Walk, and adding flood mitigation security measures underground. The University hopes to use the location to host events and welcome the community once construction is complete.

Rachel Bloch, the Marquette-Alger Regional Education Service Agency’s health education consultant and MFF SNAP-Ed program lead.
Innovative program makes CSAs accessible to Michigan families

A program called Michigan Farm to Family: CSA offers families fresh fruits and vegetables through local community supported agriculture shares at a reduced price.

From rock to country, Bay City's 2023 concert season has something for everyone. The series goes strong throughout the summer, including August.
Bay City asks how you would spend $31 million to transform the community

Bay City is in line to receive $31 million in American Rescue Plan funds. This month, the city commission is asking for proposals for the money.

Baltimore Oriole on Saginaw Bay Birding Trail
Birdwatching is a hobby taking flight along the Saginaw Bay Birding Trail, which includes Bay County

Birdwatching is an inexpensive hobby that adds enjoyment to time spent hiking and biking in the area’s nature preserves and parks. In Bay County, you can even spot raptors hunting in downtown.  

Summer is here. Last weekend, Midland was full of color as artists and fans celebrated local art festivities.
Midland soon to hear the sounds of summer

The City of Midland’s Assistant Director of Public Services is excited for the summer events. Plymouth Park Pool will reopen to the public along with popular events. Fun for the whole family, the events include crowd-pleasing Tunes by the Tridge and the July 4th entertainment and fireworks display at Dow Diamond.

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