We Hear You task force prepares to take action from diversity survey
After 17 months, the We Hear You task force in conjunction with SVSU revealed the results of their diversity, equity, and inclusion survey. Now, it’s time to take action.
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Midland designated an International City of Peace
The City of Midland has been designated an International City of Peace. In our Q&A, we found out how this designation was achieved and why it’s important.
The Bay City Road Corridor: Looking back and thinking ahead
Bay City Road has evolved over the decades on Midland’s east side. With the retail giant Costco moving in one year ago, we examine how this corridor may spur additional development and continue to change over the next decade. The Midland Business Alliance also speaks to how they attract and support business growth.
Improving housing options in the area puts the community on the path to economic growth
Developer Jenifer Acosta explains how improving the housing market in the Great Lakes Bay Region leads to more jobs and an expanded tax base.
“Fall” in love with Midland County: A guide to living this fall to the fullest
Yes, we have a pumpkin patch and orchards, and they’re wonderful! But we have so much more. See our roundup of fall activities and events. You name it, we’ve got it: nature walks, trick-or-treating, treasure hunts; painting, poetry, shopping, and more.
Big Read celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, Neighboring Week in Midland
Creative 360 will host an NEA Big Read kickoff event on Sept. 25 from 1-5 p.m. The event will feature food trucks, live music, and distribution of “The House on Mango Street,” the selected book for the 10-month-long reading initiative.
Dow RunWalk returns to celebrate healthy communities
The annual community race, Dow RunWalk returns this year, welcoming community members in a celebration of health. The event takes place Saturday, Sept. 18 with a full morning of family fun.
Village of Sanford to host hometown music festival, Pop Up Palooza
After community reaction to an annual event moving to Midland, Sanford residents and community members worked to bring a version of Parkapalooza, its hometown music festival, back to the area. It’ll take place Aug.1 at Porte Park.
Address unknown: Midland teams up to confront housing challenges
In the first part of this three-part series, Catalyst discusses solutions to housing challenges Midland faces: low income affordability, neighborhood, and economic development. The Housing Task Force and City of Midland Housing Commission are tackling these barriers head-on.
Great Lakes Bay Pride celebrates “Pride at Home” with free yard sign distribution
In place of its annual festival, Great Lakes Bay Pride is offering a ‘Pride at Home’ LGBTQ celebration this year. Free pride yard signs will be distributed June 4 at Dow Diamond.
Midland designated an International City of Peace
The City of Midland has been designated an International City of Peace. In our Q&A, we found out how this designation was achieved and why it’s important.
The Bay City Road Corridor: Looking back and thinking ahead
Bay City Road has evolved over the decades on Midland’s east side. With the retail giant Costco moving in one year ago, we examine how this corridor may spur additional development and continue to change over the next decade. The Midland Business Alliance also speaks to how they attract and support business growth.
Improving housing options in the area puts the community on the path to economic growth
Developer Jenifer Acosta explains how improving the housing market in the Great Lakes Bay Region leads to more jobs and an expanded tax base.
“Fall” in love with Midland County: A guide to living this fall to the fullest
Yes, we have a pumpkin patch and orchards, and they’re wonderful! But we have so much more. See our roundup of fall activities and events. You name it, we’ve got it: nature walks, trick-or-treating, treasure hunts; painting, poetry, shopping, and more.
Big Read celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, Neighboring Week in Midland
Creative 360 will host an NEA Big Read kickoff event on Sept. 25 from 1-5 p.m. The event will feature food trucks, live music, and distribution of “The House on Mango Street,” the selected book for the 10-month-long reading initiative.
Dow RunWalk returns to celebrate healthy communities
The annual community race, Dow RunWalk returns this year, welcoming community members in a celebration of health. The event takes place Saturday, Sept. 18 with a full morning of family fun.
Village of Sanford to host hometown music festival, Pop Up Palooza
After community reaction to an annual event moving to Midland, Sanford residents and community members worked to bring a version of Parkapalooza, its hometown music festival, back to the area. It’ll take place Aug.1 at Porte Park.
Address unknown: Midland teams up to confront housing challenges
In the first part of this three-part series, Catalyst discusses solutions to housing challenges Midland faces: low income affordability, neighborhood, and economic development. The Housing Task Force and City of Midland Housing Commission are tackling these barriers head-on.
Great Lakes Bay Pride celebrates “Pride at Home” with free yard sign distribution
In place of its annual festival, Great Lakes Bay Pride is offering a ‘Pride at Home’ LGBTQ celebration this year. Free pride yard signs will be distributed June 4 at Dow Diamond.
