Dow celebrates athletic success and honors Great Lakes Bay Region veterans

World-class athletes, Dow employees, along with veterans and their families celebrate the science of speed and honor military service members with the unveiling of a newly designed race car.

Michigan companies vie for investment dollars at Pitch Night in Midland

Great Lakes startups often are met with challenges on funding, the Saginaw-based angel investment firm Blue Water Angels is trying to fix that. 

Midland Fresh partners with community gardens to bring produce to those in need

Several local churches, schools and businesses are helping to put seven community gardens to work to help those in need. Learn more about Midland Fresh.

Two locals join helm of new Outdoor Recreation Advisory Council

The recently announced Outdoor Recreation Advisory Council held their first meeting on June 5 and featured some Great Lakes Bay leaders you might recognize.

Q&A with Scott Ellis Great Lakes Bay Pride Event Coordinator

This month is the Great Lakes Bay Pride Festival's 8th year and we sit down with Scott Ellis, Event Coordinator and Perceptions Vice President to see what the event has in store.

Inaugural LPGA tournament expected to bring millions of investment to Midland

The recently announced Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational is estimated to bring $12-15 million to the region and the three partners plan on using as much local resources as possible.

Learning opportunities abound in the wilderness of Midland County

Whether it's learning about forest management, backpacking or local ecology, Little Forks Conservancy has a broad set of programming available this summer in and around Midland.

No sudden movements: Midland honey farmer preps honeybees for summer season

Midland Bee Company operates 226 hives and pollinates resources in states as far as California and Georgia. Owner Will Sears stresses why pollination is important.

Q&A with Courtney Lorenz, owner of Cultured Ferments

A woman on a mission to make great kombucha, Courtney Lorenz of Cultured Ferments got her start at the Midland Area Farmers Market and is now in 110 retail locations throughout the state.

Bike, paddle and stroll: Midland’s part in Michigan’s outdoor economy

The outdoor economy is a huge driver of fun, but also economic growth. Midland businesses play a big part in making Michigan's outdoor economy great.

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