Bay County

Thirteen downtown bars and restaurants to celebrate this year’s ‘Apps & Ales’ event

For the ninth year in a row, revelers at Apps & Ales will crowd downtown sidewalks.

The new mercantile sells fresh-cut flowers, houseplants, handmade gifts, and original art.
Flowers, handmade gifts, and more: New shop to open in historic Regent Theater building

Located in the lobby of the historic Regent Theater, Regent Floral & Mercantile sells fresh-cut flowers, houseplants, handmade gifts, and original art.

Q & A with Chloe Updegraff, Census Hub Coordinator for the Great Lakes Bay Region

The 2020 Census has big implications for state and local funding. We talk to the Great Lakes Bay Region Census Hub Coordinator Chloe Updegraff on the importance of the process.

Bay City: Three historic homes for sale and all below $100K
The the Bay Community Tennis Association has partnered with the Michigan Economic Development Corporation on a crowdfunding campaign.
Almost there: Crowdfunding campaign launched for new East Side tennis facility
Bay City's waterfront is a strong asset in attracting developers.
Growth is in the forecast for Bay City economy

Route sits down with Sara Dimitroff, Bay City's Economic Development Project Manager, to talk about what's ahead for the city.

Tavern 101 offers patrons craft beers in a rustic-chic atmosphere.
Restaurateur invests in downtown Bay City

Dave Dittenber set out to become a doctor, but found his true calling in the hospitality industry. He owns three restaurants in downtown Bay City and is building another in Midland.

The goal of Bay-Arenac Community High School's Cross-Curricular Week is to Increase Great Lakes literacy of students, staff, and community.
Local high school students learning real-life effects of Great Lakes water quality

Bay-Arenac Community High School students are learning about the importance of water and fisheries in the region.

A little bit of everything: Variety store celebrates downtown grand opening

Baysics Variety Store is ready to celebrate its launch with a grand opening party this Friday, April 19.

Ring in spring with Bay City businesses for annual Open House

Downtown Bay City is ready to celebrate the new season with its annual Welcome Spring Open House, an event that has been drawing visitors to city streets for more than fifteen years.

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