Economic Development

ONe Eighteen opens in Downtown Midland complete with midcentury vibe

After a good few months of renovations, ONe Eighteen opened it's doors in January 2020 for a taste of classic American cuisine with a midcentury feel.

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A recent vegan special at Gatsby's was Falafel Burgers served on grilled ciabatta bread and accompanied by zesty potato wedges.
Downtown steakhouse finds a new crowd with menu items you might not expect

Gatsby's Seafood & Steakhouse added Vegan Night and expanded its clientele. The owner says the weekly specials often earn praise from non-vegans too.  

Central Michigan International Film Festival will feature new events, return to Broadway Theatre

The 17th annual festival Feb. 5-9 will roll out new events for attendees of all ages and return to the Broadway Theatre.

Located inside The Harvest Store, Salad Works offers build-your-own salads with fresh and local produce.
Build-your-own-salad bar opens up in downtown’s City Market

Located inside The Harvest Store, Salad Works offers build-your-own salads with fresh and local produce. The Harvest Store is part of City Market.  

SVSU students head to Baton Rouge for moot court national tournament

Saginaw Valley State University ranks with Ivy League schools when it comes to moot court. This week, SVSU students are prepping for a national tournament on Jan. 17 and 18.

A winter guide for all: 18 things to do in Midland to make the most of the season

From snowshoeing, to curling, to photography and more, here is a long list to keep you active and engaged this winter.

Delta employee earns honors for using athletics to channel the spirit of Martin Luther King Jr.

The Great Lakes Bay Region will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day later this month with scholarships, awards, a luncheon and a special presentation by a woman who works for NASA.

When Retro Rocks opens in Bay City by St. Patrick's Day, its owner promises customers will find extensive renovations giving the classic Bay City building a brand-new look.
Bar hopes its recipe of classic rock and good food spices up Downtown Bay City

Retro Rocks hopes to bring its unique combination of food and music to Downtown Bay City’s thriving entertainment scene.

Great change: A decade in Midland garners more than $272 million in investment

What happens in a decade? A look back at the last ten years of community development, investment and giving back in Midland.

The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Michigan State Extension and COPOCO Community Credit Union bought Mad City Money to Bay City’s Western High School.
High school students in Auburn are studying dollars and sense

Mad City Money debuted at Bay City Western High School, but could bring lessons in financial literacy to high schools throughout Bay County.  

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