New Dimensions and the United Way work together to get people into the workforce
An on-the-job training program, from New Dimensions and the United Way of Bay County, creates benefits for employees and businesses
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It takes nearly a year to plan the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Bay City
The 2024 St. Patrick’s Day Parade steps off on March 17, but the committee that plans the event began its work late last summer. Take a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to plan the parade.
Prost! in Uptown Bay City creates more than small plates
For the owners and executive chef, Prost! in Uptown Bay City is a bricks-and-mortar symbol of personal growth
Dow Bay Area Family Y expands, bringing more jobs and more child care openings to Bay City
The Dow Bay Area Family Y expanded its child care program into a nearby church, adding spots for nearly 40 kids.
From patient to prosthetic artist: Nicholas Harrier found his calling
For more than a decade, Nicholas Harrier has been shaping art out of prosthetic devices. He is developing an international reputation for his creativity and altruism.
Career Center program plants the seed for three Great Lakes Bay Region entrepreneurs
Many students from the Marketing & Management program at the Bay-Arenac ISD Career Center have gone on to start their own businesses. Here, we profile a few success stories.
Social media broadens our world, but also can harm our mental health
Voices of Youth writer Elyse Hompstead explains how students and teachers feel about the good and bad of social media platforms
Chamber members share food for thought over lunch
The Chamber launched Lunch & Learns in its Downtown Bay City offices in January as a way for member businesses to support each other and network a little.
Training and support groups help caregivers and people living with dementia
The grant-funded Dementia Training Project allows Golden Horizons Adult Day Center to provide support and guidance for area caregivers. Funding for the project comes from Bay Area Community Foundation’s Alzheimer’s Fund.
World-class trick-shot players are coming to Bay City for a championship tournament in February
Since 2000, the World Pool Association has recognized artistic pool as a legitimate cue sport. From Feb. 7-10, some of the best trick-shot pool players in the world will gather in Bay City.
