Environment & Sustainability

Tim Shelton is the Director of Sports Tourism for Go Great Lakes Bay.

Catalyst Community: Sports Tourism has an impact on our region

In the latest in a series of columns from different perspectives in our community, Catalyst Midland presents Tim Shelton, the Director of Sports Tourism, for Go Great Lakes Bay. He looks at the value sports adds to our region and shares how event organizers can get help planning their events.  

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Profile Q & A with Humane Society of Midland County executive director Jesse Fletcher

Pets are a big part of our culture, providing many benefits to their caregivers. In this week’s Catalyst, we profile the new executive director of the Humane Society of Midland  County, an organization who cares about the wellbeing of these animals.

Kevin Heye, executive director of Safe and Sound Child Advocacy Center, with Luke Drumright of "3-2-1 Connection"
MCTV’s 3-2-1 Connection celebrates those who make a difference . . . ‘Where everyone has a story’

Three young adults defy their disabilities to reach their goals and impact the Greater Midland community  

Big change in health care landscape

MyMichigan Health acquires Ascension St. Mary’s and facilities in Tawas and Standish  

Ariel Rak, Keren (15), Iris Mehler, Hillel (11)
Mom of child with disability helps create Midland area support group for parents and caregivers

One in six children in the United States from the ages three to 17 years old has a disability. A Midland mom co-founded a support group for parents and caretakers of children with disabilities to provide advocacy, education, and connections for families. 

“It is time for our community to rally behind these vital professionals, to elevate their status and acknowledge the indispensable role they play."
Disability Coalition of Midland County tackles local employment issues

Agencies compete for direct care workers, coalition finds opportunities to employ disabled individuals

Zonta Club of Midland president Lindsey McMacken with husband, Gavin, and son, Gideon.
Profile Q & A focuses on Zonta Club of Midland

In our series about local service organizations and their impact on our community, Catalyst interviews the president of the Zonta Club of Midland.

Catalyst Community: Restorative Practices in Schools

In the latest in a series of columns from different perspectives in the community, Catalyst shares some thoughts from a teacher on the behavior of students and what are called restorative practices in schools.  

"Build Like A Girl" will be held on Wed, Feb. 19.
Event encourages young females to ‘build like a girl’ with hands-on activities in construction

The free ‘Build like a Girl’ workshop invites females in grades 5-12 to participate in hands-on exploration of the construction industry. The event, hosted by the Associated Builders & Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter, is on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at The Great Hall in Midland

Jordan Dice is the owner of the Midland Mall.
Midland Mall continues to see improvements through maintenance and fresh retailers

Profile Q & A with new owner of Midland Mall working to breath new life into the mall as retail stores close across the country.

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