Economic Development

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.

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Calling all adventurers: BeAlive Inc brings outdoor storytelling to life

BeAlive Inc is a tight band of storytellers capturing adventures of all sizes from right here in Midland. Learn about the story behind their passion for the outdoors and current momentum.

Foodie Q&A: Four local chefs on their favorite summer staples

Four chefs spanning the local food scene on their favorite summer dish, what inspires them and more.

Midland native and spoken word poet returns to lead poetry workshops

Midland native Grace Carras, a spoken-word poet will be teaching a series of three workshops coming up and working with others on her favorite craft.

Beer garden opens in downtown Bay City, helps raise funds for non-profits

Drydock Beer Garden has brought a seasonal beer garden and fundraising opportunity to the heart of Bay City's downtown.  

Populace Coffee had five special labels designed for their house blend coffee, each displaying the names and logos of local high schools.
Populace Coffee to launch Teacher Appreciation Week with extended hours, discounts, and giveaways

Local coffee shop helping teachers get a little extra energy to start the school year off right.  

Love at first ride: An inside look at ballooning with the Midland Balloon Festival

What does it take to be a hot air balloon pilot? We talk to some of Midland Balloon Festival's team to understand what goes into getting the event - and the balloons - off the ground each year.

The Pitch a Dream: Innovate the Bay contest aims to help entrepreneurs while showcasing all that Bay County offers to up-and-coming businesses.
Business dreams really do come true

The 2nd Annual Pitch a Dream competition begins Aug. 11. The contest aims to help entrepreneurs while showcasing all that Bay County offers to up-and-coming businesses.

Q&A with Emily Anderson, local arts performer and Delta College employee

Midland native Emily Anderson, on her local and regional theatre performances and what she'd like to see in the community’s art scene.

Young man finds his calling in lost art of leatherwork and shoe repair

A new shoe repair and leatherworks shop has recently opened up in Midland, shining light on an old trade.

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