Economic Development

Q&A with Hidden Harvest President and CEO Samantha McKenzie

Hidden Harvest allocates food and food waste to many organizations in the Great Lakes Bay. We talk to President and CEO Samantha McKenzie on how you can get involved, balancing work and life while running a non-profit and her favorite thing to do for fun.

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Mid-Michigan group leading the way on cycling for transport and fitness

An increasing number of people across Mid-Michigan are turning to cycling as a form of transportation, as well as a way to stay in shape. With more cyclists on the road, changes are in the works both at the state and local level to keep everyone safe.

Going big by being small, restaurant celebrates 10 years of pizza

Owner David Barankowski says success due to a gaining regular customers in a community that wants to support local businesses.  

Career watch: Welding education and job opportunities abound in Bay County

The Bay-Arenac ISD now offers a 15-week long introduction to welding course where students spend five weeks learning welding techniques.

Donut fear, you have many options made from scratch

It's Pi Day, which we didn't actually plan for, but here are some of the best made-from-scratch options for fresh donuts in the region and what goes into making them each day.

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These Detroiters are introducing newcomers to their city – via text

The new Text a Detroiter service from the Detroit Regional Chamber lets people submit questions about the area to local experts who respond directly through a messaging platform.

Q&A with Jenny Saxman from Swae Detox Wellness Spa

The owner of Downtown Midland's newest wellness spa talks to us on moving back home from California, holistic wellness and her self-care 'must haves'.

Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance unveils theatre production of ‘Mamma Mia!’ with community partners

It's coming to the Great Lakes Bay Region! Thanks to the GLBRA, Midland Center for the Arts, Pit and Balcony Community Theatre and Bay City Players, a regional production of Mamma Mia! is scheduled for September 2019.

Located at the corner of Third and Adams in downtown Bay City, The Oakland was built in 1912 by The Oakland Motor Car Company as one of the company’s original dealership.
Rookie developer revives automotive roots in historic downtown building

Originally built in 1912 and to house the Oakland car company's first dealership, the new owner of the Oakland building in downtown Bay City is working to return the space to its automotive roots. 

Worship and wonder: Mid-Century Modern churches in Midland

Take a look inside three of Midland's places of worship known for their striking, Mid-Century Modern architecture.

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