Q&A with CMU President Robert Davies

In his first State of the University address in November, Central Michigan University President Robert Davies described his vision for CMU as it ventures through the next 10 years.

City of Midland seeking civic-minded election inspectors for 2020 voting cycle

The City of Midland is seeking 130 election officials in advance of the 2020 election cycle. Here is how you can apply.

The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Michigan State Extension and COPOCO Community Credit Union bought Mad City Money to Bay City’s Western High School.
High school students in Auburn are studying dollars and sense

Mad City Money debuted at Bay City Western High School, but could bring lessons in financial literacy to high schools throughout Bay County.  

Free coffee day began in 2012 and now Populace offers it a few times each year.
Ring in the holidays with great music, good company, and free coffee in Downtown Bay City

Populace Coffee is serving up free drinks on Saturday to fuel holiday shoppers in Downtown Bay City.

Lisa Wegner enjoyed shoe shopping so much that she opened up her own shoe store in Downtown Bay City.
Shoe lovers have a new place to shop in Downtown Bay City

Lisa Wegner enjoyed shoe shopping so much that she opened up her own shoe store in Downtown Bay City.

A team is working to restore the holiday lights that used to decorate Downtown Bay City during Christmas.
River of Lights flows through Downtown Bay City again

Local groups are looking for the holiday decorations that once made up the River of Lights, filling downtown Bay City with colorful, lighted displays during December.   

Brush Monkeys celebrate the season with art, one window at a time

With a crew of talented artists, Brush Monkeys takes to local businesses in Michigan, and most recently you can see their work in Downtown Midland.

Reed has tried to create a warm, welcoming space where her customers feel at home.
Young Entrepreneurs: Infinity Bridal says “I do” to Uptown Bay City

When Britney Reed moved to Bay City in 2012, she missed the nightlife of Chicago. In 7 years, the town changed enough to inspire her to put down roots and open a business here.  

A reindeer puppet, created by Kristen Phillips Gray, is amazing audiences at the Bay City Players.
Bay City puppeteer gaining recognition for life-size reindeer puppet in ‘The Snow Queen’ production

The life-size reindeer puppet that Kristen Phillips Gray created for the Bay City Players is stealing the show.  

Bay Future announced it has raised $1.3 million toward its $2.5 million goal for a campaign to bring jobs to Bay County.
Bay Future sets ambitious five-year goal for economic growth across Bay County

Bay Future announced plans to raise money for a five-year plan to bring new jobs to Bay County. The plan draws on support from the public and private sector.  

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