Pop-Pop’s serves as a small business incubator
A small business that specializes in popcorn also helps grow other small businesses. Pop-Pop's in Midland's Center City rents some of its space to new small businesses and offers support and guidance.
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“Help Wanted” Employers are taking different approaches to fill jobs
A large corporation and a pizza shop franchise owner in the Great Lakes Bay Region are making several efforts to attract job candidates.
Northwood offers LAB summer camp to future entrepreneurs
A camp designed to inspire an entrepreneurial spirit is being offered this summer by Northwood University for 6th through 11th graders
Analytical laboratory makes lasting “Impact” on Midland
Impact Analytical is a contract research laboratory on the outskirts of Midland. Their focus is on testing. Think: personal care products, pharmaceuticals, or the water running through our pipes. In its few years as a company spun off from Michigan Molecular Institute, it’s grown significantly.
Issue Media Group Launches Rural Innovation eXchange
Issue Media Group is excited to announce the company’s latest online media project – Rural Innovation eXchange (RIX). RIX will focus on the innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation and community development taking place in rural Michigan and feature the work of rural talent and content creators.
Want to sell homemade foods? Here’s what you need to know
If you want to start a food business in Michigan, it’s important to understand the state’s Cottage Food Laws. The Michigan State University Extension service is offering an online Food Safety Program on Feb. 16.
Radio Wasteland Records celebrates fifth anniversary
Radio Wasteland Records is celebrating the fifth anniversary of their business, which has embraced the vinyl resurgence. On Saturday, Jan. 15 at 10 a.m., the store is hosting turntable giveaways, vinyl drops, and refreshments for in-store shoppers.
Eleven Midland County school teams advance in STEM competition
Up to $77,500 is up for grabs through the A.H. Nickless Innovation Award competition, which aims to challenge students to develop innovative solutions to the world’s problems. Most teams advancing in this regional competition are from local schools.
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.
The Menu Manager reopens, offering event space, catering, and take & bake meals
The Menu Manager is celebrating its grand reopening and return to Midland. The dinner design studio offers catering, event rental space, take & bake meals, and more.
“Help Wanted” Employers are taking different approaches to fill jobs
A large corporation and a pizza shop franchise owner in the Great Lakes Bay Region are making several efforts to attract job candidates.
Northwood offers LAB summer camp to future entrepreneurs
A camp designed to inspire an entrepreneurial spirit is being offered this summer by Northwood University for 6th through 11th graders
Analytical laboratory makes lasting “Impact” on Midland
Impact Analytical is a contract research laboratory on the outskirts of Midland. Their focus is on testing. Think: personal care products, pharmaceuticals, or the water running through our pipes. In its few years as a company spun off from Michigan Molecular Institute, it’s grown significantly.
Issue Media Group Launches Rural Innovation eXchange
Issue Media Group is excited to announce the company’s latest online media project – Rural Innovation eXchange (RIX). RIX will focus on the innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation and community development taking place in rural Michigan and feature the work of rural talent and content creators.
Want to sell homemade foods? Here’s what you need to know
If you want to start a food business in Michigan, it’s important to understand the state’s Cottage Food Laws. The Michigan State University Extension service is offering an online Food Safety Program on Feb. 16.
Radio Wasteland Records celebrates fifth anniversary
Radio Wasteland Records is celebrating the fifth anniversary of their business, which has embraced the vinyl resurgence. On Saturday, Jan. 15 at 10 a.m., the store is hosting turntable giveaways, vinyl drops, and refreshments for in-store shoppers.
Eleven Midland County school teams advance in STEM competition
Up to $77,500 is up for grabs through the A.H. Nickless Innovation Award competition, which aims to challenge students to develop innovative solutions to the world’s problems. Most teams advancing in this regional competition are from local schools.
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.
The Menu Manager reopens, offering event space, catering, and take & bake meals
The Menu Manager is celebrating its grand reopening and return to Midland. The dinner design studio offers catering, event rental space, take & bake meals, and more.
