A diverse group of craftsmen use the space, ranging in age from 15 to 90 years old.

Pinconning gun safe store opens up shop floor for 30-plus vendors of Michigan-made products

Able Safe in Pinconning cleaned out a section of its building to create a marketplace filled with Michigan-made products created by Michiganders. Today, 37 vendors use the space, selling everything from handmade fishing lures to one-of-a-kind furniture.  

"As a project manager, your main focus is solving problems. Over the years, it has been really fun and empowering to tackle that," says Tait.
Building a better future: Three regional women on why they chose the construction industry

Women are joining the construction industry now more so than ever. In advance of Women in Construction Week (WIC), see what women at one local company are doing to make their own path.

Well-being survey open to Midland residents to encourage community development through results

How do you measure community well-being? A group of experts is in the process of measuring Midland’s factors for happiness in a community-wide study. Here’s how you can participate.

Bikers plan to pedal into Great Lakes Bay in June as they ride across Michigan

About 700 bicyclists will pedal through the Great Lakes Bay Region this June for the 2020 Pedal Across Lower Michigan (PALM) ride. 

Q&A with Sergey Kalnish, one of Northwood University’s 2020 Outstanding Business Leader recipients

One of Northwood University’s 2020 Outstanding Business Leaders on what he has learned since his days at university and the demands of founding your own company.

The Bay City Noon Optimist Club is preparing its annual recognition of the area’s young Unsung Heroes at its Youth Appreciation luncheon on March 17.
Young ‘Unsung Heroes’ to be recognized for their good deeds at annual event

Every year, the Bay City Noon Optimist Club recognizes area youth for helping others in the community.  

Many of the riders are likely to visit local businesses during their stay in Bay City. Bay City leaders also are invited to meet the riders when they arrive at the school.
Bikers plan to pedal into Bay City in June as they ride across Michigan

About 700 bicyclists will spend the night in tents on the T.L. Handy Middle School football field on June 24. Bay City is the fifth stop for the 2020 Pedal Across Lower Michigan (PALM) ride.

Recreating for connection: SPACE, Inc. designs workplaces anew with sustainability in mind

Meet the company that is redesigning workspaces for the way we work today with a low environmental impact – keeping more than 2 million pounds of furniture out of the landfill each year.

Building a better future: Three local women on why they chose the construction industry

Women are joining the construction industry now more so than ever. In advance of Women in Construction Week (WIC), see what women at one local company are doing to make their own path.

Doors open and friendships bloom in lifelong learning classes across the Great Lake Bay Region

Whether lifelong learning be a necessity of the workforce or a fun hobby, it transforms the individuals and communities touched by it. The Great Lakes Bay Region is home to a variety of lifelong learning classes that have opened doors to new opportunities, been the foundation of friendships, and even saved the lives.

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