Entrepreneurship

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

Michigan Sugar Company President and CEO Neil Juhnke addresses grower-owners from the cooperative's East District during a Tool Shed meeting held in April 2023 at Maple Grove Acres in Ruth. (Photo courtesy of Michigan Sugar)

Michelle Judd joins MSBDC and Bay Future to help Bay County small businesses navigate challenges

New consulting position created exclusively for Bay County residents who want to start, grow or improve their businesses.  

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Issue Media Group relaunches Upper Peninsula publication

Issue Media Group is excited to announce the relaunch of its online, community-informed, digital publication in the Upper Peninsula. UPword will focus on innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation, and community development, while featuring U.P.-based talent.

Live music is planned for Bay City's historic Midland Street Business District on weekends over the next few months.
The changing face of Midland Street: New and veteran entrepreneurs aim to transform the district

With new  businesses going in monthly, a team of dedicated Midland Street Business District entrepreneurs are working to re-imagine the district's role in the community. An August fundraiser is one step toward that new image.

There are some free-play games, as well as quarter machines which range from 25 cents to $1.
New beercade levels up downtown entertainment scene

Brinstar, a new beercade, is now open in downtown Midland. The restaurant, located on Main St., features vintage and new arcade games, a full menu, beer on tap, and mixed drinks.

A father selects fresh-picked radishes at a local farm stand.
Creating sustainable, local food systems through food policy councils

This article is the second in a two-part series about food policy councils and how SNAP-Ed can help to inform that work. 

Michigan Sugar Company President and CEO Neil Juhnke addresses grower-owners from the cooperative's East District during a Tool Shed meeting held in April 2023 at Maple Grove Acres in Ruth. (Photo courtesy of Michigan Sugar)
Small business grants help Bay City entrepreneurs build a better community

Small business owner says she's grateful for programs such as the Bay County Small Business Grant Program. The programs helped her boutique weather the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Midland Area Farmers Market is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7am-1pm.
Midland Area Farmers Market is open for the season

This past Saturday marked the official  opening for the Midland Area Farmers Market 2022 season. The market is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Dow Diamond East parking lot.

Team Rennason won the Nickless Innovation Award.
Midland High students develop VR prototype for Parkinson’s patients

Local high school students competed for the A.H. Nickless Innovation Award on Saturday, April 23. Between the top three winning teams, $64,000 were granted in individual scholarships and STEM grants for their respective schools.  

New contest for small and emerging Michigan snack makers offers $50K in cash prizes and more

“The growth of new small craft and niche snack food companies in Michigan is exciting,” says Duncan Smith, President and COO of All Star Services, Inc. “All Star Services is a growing small business and we want to help bring more focus to the growing segment of snack food companies in Michigan.”

New contest for small and emerging Michigan snack makers offers $50K in cash prizes and more

“The growth of new small craft and niche snack food companies in Michigan is exciting,” says Duncan Smith, President and COO of All Star Services, Inc. “All Star Services is a growing small business and we want to help bring more focus to the growing segment of snack food companies in Michigan.”

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