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Volunteers band together to help local second graders improve their reading skills, confidence
Young Leaders United heads up a quarterly volunteer effort in the community. The first quarter focus was on helping local kids improve their reading skills through Lunch Box Learners.
Midland Young Professionals group kicks off crowdfunding effort supporting Pizza Baker
MyPros just kicked off a crowdfunding effort to put their collective dollars... in their pizza piehole. A $10,000 fundraising effort, to be matched by MACF, will support Pizza Baker in their effort in moving to Main Street in Midland.
Entrepreneurship week draws crowd with speakers, forums and pitch competitions
The Midland Business Alliance hosted the second "Entrepreneurship Week" April 1-5 all around town with events, forums and a pitch competition in the spirit of showcasing entrepreneurship in Midland County.
Celebrated author scheduled to appear at the State Theatre for speaking engagement and book signing
An award-winning author is coming to downtown Bay City to tell the story of some very famous Michigander brothers, touching on both the famous and infamous aspects of their lives.
Going to prom? Group helps every Bay County girl say yes to a dress
One Florida girl’s mission to make prom accessible to everyone reaches into Bay County.
Bring on the butterflies: Behind the scenes at Dow Gardens ‘Butterflies in Bloom’
The Dow Gardens Butterflies in Bloom programs brings in over 4,000 butterflies each year from all over the world and requires the effort of more than 75 volunteers. We go behind the scenes to learn what it takes to pull the effort off.
Empowerment through golf: LPGA opens applications for Leadership Academy for area young women
The two-day outing engages young women ages 13 to 18 in the game of golf while also developing confidence and enhancing communication and leadership skills.
More than 1,300 people gather to celebrate Maple Syrup Day at Chippewa Nature Center
Maple Syrup Day is an annual spring tradition put on by the Chippewa Nature Center each year. Running since 1976, this year's event served up over 2,000 pancakes.
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.
Volunteers band together to help local second graders improve their reading skills, confidence
Young Leaders United heads up a quarterly volunteer effort in the community. The first quarter focus was on helping local kids improve their reading skills through Lunch Box Learners.
Midland Young Professionals group kicks off crowdfunding effort supporting Pizza Baker
MyPros just kicked off a crowdfunding effort to put their collective dollars... in their pizza piehole. A $10,000 fundraising effort, to be matched by MACF, will support Pizza Baker in their effort in moving to Main Street in Midland.
Entrepreneurship week draws crowd with speakers, forums and pitch competitions
The Midland Business Alliance hosted the second "Entrepreneurship Week" April 1-5 all around town with events, forums and a pitch competition in the spirit of showcasing entrepreneurship in Midland County.
Celebrated author scheduled to appear at the State Theatre for speaking engagement and book signing
An award-winning author is coming to downtown Bay City to tell the story of some very famous Michigander brothers, touching on both the famous and infamous aspects of their lives.
Going to prom? Group helps every Bay County girl say yes to a dress
One Florida girl’s mission to make prom accessible to everyone reaches into Bay County.
Bring on the butterflies: Behind the scenes at Dow Gardens ‘Butterflies in Bloom’
The Dow Gardens Butterflies in Bloom programs brings in over 4,000 butterflies each year from all over the world and requires the effort of more than 75 volunteers. We go behind the scenes to learn what it takes to pull the effort off.
Empowerment through golf: LPGA opens applications for Leadership Academy for area young women
The two-day outing engages young women ages 13 to 18 in the game of golf while also developing confidence and enhancing communication and leadership skills.
More than 1,300 people gather to celebrate Maple Syrup Day at Chippewa Nature Center
Maple Syrup Day is an annual spring tradition put on by the Chippewa Nature Center each year. Running since 1976, this year's event served up over 2,000 pancakes.
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.
