Economic Development

State of attraction: The focus on attraction, developing and retaining talent in the Great Lakes Bay

Why talent attraction and retention matters and what the Great Lakes Bay Region is doing to move the needle.

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Michigan to join Confluence of States bolstering outdoor recreation industry

Leaders from across sectors and around the state joined Governor Whitmer recently to advance Michigan's outdoor industry. 

Bay City’s BGT Aerospace is shooting for the stars

A supportive business community was key for two men opening an aerospace business in Bangor Township.

The Delta College Planetarium will reignite your curiosity about space.
Local college recognized for cybersecurity program

The next generation of cybersecurity experts could start their education at Delta College. The college was recently designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.

Local entities partner to help nurses complete BSN, address nursing shortage

Local colleges, universities, and employers across Mid-Michigan are partnering together to address the nursing shortage and prepare students for a more successful future in the workforce.

Meet Catalyst Midland: Amy Rokosz

Amy Rokosz is a teacher with Meridian Public Schools and a writer for Catalyst Midland. We talk to her about her go to spots, favorite activities to do with her daughters and what has been her favorite feature to write so far.

Revitalization efforts kick off for lake sturgeon in Saginaw Bay Watershed

In August, Chippewa Nature Center hosted the first of four reintroduction efforts for lake sturgeon in the Saginaw Bay Watershed to help population growth. 

A dinner table the length of a city block: Dinner on Main Street fundraising event sells out fast

Cancer Services of Midland, Clare and Gladwin County wis looking forward to hosting the inaugural Dinner on Main coming up on September 12th.

MidMichigan Music Care Program offers soothing escape for patients, families and staff

Each month, students from area high schools perform live music in the lobby of MidMichigan Medical Center – Midland with the hopes of offering some uplifting music to patients, families and staff.

Celebrate the arrival of fall with Downtown Bay City

Special discounts and deals await you during Downtown Bay City's annual Fall Into Autumn Open House, set for Sept. 6-8.  

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