Entrepreneurship

The Creek Grill now has several "igloos" placed throughout their outdoor seating area. The round, enclosed plastic spaces provide seating for groups up to eight.

Destination dining: These two Midland restaurants on opposite sides of town are worth the trek

We sat down with the owners of Beer & Brats and The Creek Grill to talk food, the pandemic, the spring floods, and adaptation.

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COVID conversions: Novel ways we used our outdoor and public spaces in Midland this year

2020 threw us some curveballs. Here are three instances where Midland adapted to the needs of 2020 by using our outdoor and public spaces.

Rise, roast and reuse: Couple kicks off a business trifecta in Midland

A husband and wife duo with a chemistry and art background kick off a new chapter with bread, beer and coffee, opening Mi Element Grains and Grounds this summer.

Q&A with Dr. Angela Phillips, ND on the benefits of naturopathic medicine

After a career change to pursue her passion, Angela (Ange) Phillips left her job in the chemical industry to pursue her doctoral degree in naturopathic medicine. We caught up with her on what are the benefits of working with a naturopathic doctor and some of her most impactful work.

Winona Bynum at Old City Acres farm in Belleville.
Michigan’s local food economy rises to meet COVID-19’s challenges

Small Michigan farms have already adapted rapidly to address some of the challenges the pandemic has presented, and local food advocates see many opportunities ahead to continue strengthening local food systems.

Bay City’s first distillery is open, but is focusing on hand sanitizer instead of craft spirits

The Lange family hopes to produce its first craft whiskey this summer. For now, though, the distillery is focused on helping essential workers.  

Diary of a small business owner: John Levy of Computers To Go

A small business owner's thoughts in the time of a pandemic, and his hopes for the future.

Three entrepreneurs on pivoting in the time of quarantine

Three local entrepreneurs share the different ways they have been able to adjust for COVID-19 and plan for the future.

Reinvention and realism: The path of photographer Trisha Hadley

A story of creativity, fortunate and timely sparks of interest and grand reinvention. The work and transformation of photographer Trisha Hadley. 

The Porch Portraits Project: Two photographers capturing images of history as it happens

Two freelance photographers are creating images of families gathered on front porches during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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