Entrepreneurship

Coverage of those starting up businesses and community resources to help them thrive.

Mari Romero

Community foundations, nonprofit lenders blending strengths

A growing partnership model between community foundations and nonprofit lenders is expanding investment power in Michigan's small businesses.

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Photo courtesy of Bonejacked Vintage Apparel
Wearing hand-me-downs as a kid turned out to be opportunity knocking for a Bay City entrepreneur

Musical history is on display in the merchandise at Bonejacked Vintage Apparel on Columbus Avenue

Aerial view of the fireworks in Midland
Fourth of July Celebrations

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, here are some ways to celebrate the day of Independence. Midland and Sanford are both hosting firework shows, inviting families to marvel at the colorful red, white, and blue bursts of light.  

The project includes a 1,200-square-foot year-round pavilion with 750 square feet of indoor/outdoor seating. Large glass garage doors will open when it’s warm and close when it’s cold.
Tri-City Brewing Company expansion includes an event space and classic beer garden

The $282,000 expansion at the award-winning microbrewery has the support of the Bangor Township DDA and Bay Future Inc.  

Graphic courtesy of Kids Rule Now! Inc.
Teen and tween entrepreneurs are invited to a July 29 business expo in Wenonah Park

Registration is open now for a July 29 Youth Entrepreneurship Expo in Downtown Bay City. Kids under 18 are invited to display their wares, but people of all ages are invited to browse and buy products.  

Flowers on sale at the Farmers Market
Farmers Market kicks off the 2023 season

The Midland Area Farmers Market is now open, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. through the fall.

MYPros offers opportunity for crowdfunding support

The MBA and MYPros are accepting applications for their Community Crowdfund to support a local business.   

Brines’s favorite part of running a business is helping people solve problems.
Adapting to the changing tides of business-Little Forks Outfitters

Bo Brines, owner of Little Forks Outfitters, shares how his business became an anchor in downtown Midland over the past 28 years.

Issue Media Group launches new publication ‘The Helm’’ serving Greater Sandusky Region

Issue Media Group is excited to announce the company’s latest online news platform – The Helm Sandusky. This publication will tell the stories of investment, innovation, entrepreneurship, and individuals that are shaping the Greater Sandusky Ohio region.

Marc and Laura Owczarzak are remodeling the former Hooters on Bay City's West Side into H2O's Waterside Grill. When it opens in 2023, it will be the Owczarzak family's fourth Bay County business. (Photo courtesy of H2O's Waterside Grill)
Difficult to pronounce but easy to recognize, the Owczarzak name means business in Bay County

For two generations, the Owczarzak family has been a part of the Bay County business community. Ambrose Sr. and Marie Owczarzak owned one bar. Today, their sons own three local eateries with a fourth restaurant to open in 2023.  

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