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Live music is planned for Bay City's historic Midland Street Business District on weekends over the next few months.

Renaissance on Midland Street blends historic charm with modern appeal

Entrepreneurs are moving into the historic Midland Street Business District, expanding what's available in the area. The five-block district is home to retail stores, salons, and professional offices as well as restaurants and bars.

The 2024 program is called "Adventure Begins at Your Library," provides materials for parents to keep kids engaged in learning over the summer. Worksheets and other materials also are available at the Literacy Council of Bay County and online.
Keeping the kids entertained this summer can be educational

Keeping the kids engaged in learning over the summer is important. It's also not as difficult to do as you might think.

The Bay Heritage Quilters Guild mounts a quilt exhibit. In 2011, it took volunteers two days to set up this exhibit.
Quilting and herbs keep two local groups connected to Bay City’s heritage

Old Thyme Herb Society of Bay County and the Bay Heritage Quilters Guild keep historic skills alive and celebrate our past.

Poster courtesy of the Cool City Car Show and Cruz
Cool cars will cruise through a historic West Bay City neighborhood in July

The Cool City Car Show and Cruz, a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, returns to Bay City's West Side this year.

ADABOY!, a local band since the early 2000s, is releasing new music this year after spending time in a Nashville studio.
Bay City band spins positive stories while collecting awards and producing new music in Nashville

In little more than a week, Bay City-based band ADABOY! will release an album filled with music recorded at a Nashville studio

Bay City Boat Rental launches first season of business

Jared Greshow and Jonah Joppich, friends for nearly 30 years, founded Bay City Boat Rental together. The business currently has two pontoons available, but hopes to expand.

Before and after the speakers, business representatives had a chance to mingle and talk about partnerships.
Supplier Summit held in Bay City helps match businesses with new vendors

Private businesses and governmental units met with small business leaders to talk about potential new partnerships

Fishing tournaments look for communities with good fishing as well as family activities on shore. Bay County met both those requirements in 2023, resulting in four major tournaments planning to fish our waters in 2024. (Photo Credit: Scott Baker)
Bay City lands four fishing tournaments this summer

Hundreds of anglers will visit the Saginaw Bay and Saginaw River in June and August for four high-profile fishing tournaments. The tournaments should have a substantial impact on the local economy.

Chamber CEO Magen Samyn greets guests at the Eye Opener Breakfast. The Chamber is one of the agencies working to recruit and retain talented people to work in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Talent recruitment: Hey, Bay City! focuses on reversing the decline in population

Businesses, government, colleges, and economic development agencies are working together to attract and retain young people in the Great Lakes Bay Region

From ghost hunting kits to telescopes, the Bay County Library System loans out much more than books

The Bay County Library System debuted its Library of Things in February, making a range of sporting equipment, gaming systems, and technology available to library cardholders

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