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Nearly $300K in Seed Awards bolster Michigan’s local food and farming
Nearly $300,000 in Seed Awards from the Michigan Good Food Fund will support 18 food and farm businesses across Michigan, helping small, locally rooted operations grow and improve food access.
Michigan Good Food Fund sets 2026 agenda on community engagement, outreach
The Michigan Good Food Fun, is setting its sights on ambitious goals for 2026.
Michigan Good Food Fund receives $3 million USDA grant to expand healthy food access
The Michigan Good Food Fund is expanding its efforts to bring fresh, affordable food to underserved communities.
Business by the Bay accepting applications through Aug. 13
Applications are open now for the annual Business by the Bay Pitch Competition.
Local students earn college scholarships and grants for their school during STEM competition
Students from four local Great Lakes Bay Region schools – including Midland –participated in the 12th annual A.H. Nickless Innovation Award competition at SVSU. .
Grant Murschel: Building community through education and entrepreneurship
Meet Grant Murschel, Director of Career and Technical Education at Midland ESA and one of three owners of Nord Social, a Scandinavian-inspired social club and bar opening in the Center City Corridor.
Voices of Youth: Clubs at the Bay-Arenac Career Center help students gain real-world experience
Six different clubs help students at the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center get hands-on experience and insight into careers ranging from farming and marketing to health care and finance.
Midland Young Professionals Program expands membership and community impact
The Midland Business Alliance’s MYPros program celebrates success with over 100 new members, $200,000 toward local businesses, and big plans for 2025.
Meet Brandon Morey, owner of Iron Dame Baked Goods and Crêpes Et Amis
Entrepreneur Brandon Morey builds community in Midland through Iron Dame and Crêpes Et Amis, offering unique, high-quality foods and aiming to expand.
Nearly $300K in Seed Awards bolster Michigan’s local food and farming
Nearly $300,000 in Seed Awards from the Michigan Good Food Fund will support 18 food and farm businesses across Michigan, helping small, locally rooted operations grow and improve food access.
Michigan Good Food Fund sets 2026 agenda on community engagement, outreach
The Michigan Good Food Fun, is setting its sights on ambitious goals for 2026.
Michigan Good Food Fund receives $3 million USDA grant to expand healthy food access
The Michigan Good Food Fund is expanding its efforts to bring fresh, affordable food to underserved communities.
Business by the Bay accepting applications through Aug. 13
Applications are open now for the annual Business by the Bay Pitch Competition.
Local students earn college scholarships and grants for their school during STEM competition
Students from four local Great Lakes Bay Region schools – including Midland –participated in the 12th annual A.H. Nickless Innovation Award competition at SVSU. .
Grant Murschel: Building community through education and entrepreneurship
Meet Grant Murschel, Director of Career and Technical Education at Midland ESA and one of three owners of Nord Social, a Scandinavian-inspired social club and bar opening in the Center City Corridor.
Voices of Youth: Clubs at the Bay-Arenac Career Center help students gain real-world experience
Six different clubs help students at the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center get hands-on experience and insight into careers ranging from farming and marketing to health care and finance.
Midland Young Professionals Program expands membership and community impact
The Midland Business Alliance’s MYPros program celebrates success with over 100 new members, $200,000 toward local businesses, and big plans for 2025.
Meet Brandon Morey, owner of Iron Dame Baked Goods and Crêpes Et Amis
Entrepreneur Brandon Morey builds community in Midland through Iron Dame and Crêpes Et Amis, offering unique, high-quality foods and aiming to expand.
