Downtown Bay City

Vibrant colors filled the streets of Downtown Bay City during the 2019 Chalk Walk Art Festival. (Photo courtesy of Studio 23)

Chalk Walk 2020 winners announced

The 2020 Chalk Walk Art Festival went virtual, attracting artists from around the nation. 

A local group plans to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment - which gave women the right to vote - on Aug. 25 in Bay County.
Event planned in Downtown Bay City to celebrate the 19th Amendment

Suffragists – dressed in 1920s attire – will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment on Aug. 25 in front of the Bay County Building.

Small, sealed bottles let The Public House patrons enjoy their favorite craft cocktails at home.
Craft cocktail bar endures pandemic with expanded outdoor seating and cocktails to-go

Area bars offering cocktails to go as they continue to find new ways to serve patrons during the COVID-19 crisis.

Heather Keit helped remodel a basement into a kitchen and family room for a family.
Kitchen design firm opens studio in Downtown Bay City

Since Heather Keit opened an interior design business in Downtown Bay City on June 1, she's noticed COVID-19 has people planning home improvement projects.

As a successful boudoir photographer, Lex Sherman has unique insight into what makes women feel and look beautiful.
Empowerment and body positivity are the foundations of a new lingerie business in Bay City

The owner of a long-awaited lingerie boutique in Downtown Bay City promises to carry beautiful products for women of all sizes.

Erin Jane Studios specializes in working with entrepreneurs to develop and promote their personal brands through photography.
Photography studio quietly opens in Downtown Bay City amid a pandemic

Erin Poltorak, who hoped to open her photo studio in Downtown Bay City in mid-March, has used downtime caused by the COVID-19 crisis to learn new skills.  

From rock to country, Bay City's 2023 concert season has something for everyone. The series goes strong throughout the summer, including August.
Letter from the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Bay Future, and Great Lakes Bay Region Alliance

The leaders of the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Bay Future, Inc., and Great Lakes Bay Region Alliance endorse wearing masks to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  

The perfect day in Bay City for Adam Gac includes snacks, antiques, bingo, and drinks.
Radio personality and Masonic Temple Director Adam Gac offers a one-day Bay City guide

From antiques and bingo to beer and hearty meals, Adam Gac describes the perfect day in Bay City.

Bay City Boat Lines, 1201 Evergreen Drive, is one of four Bay-area businesses competing in a crowdfunding campaign supported by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. If the businesses reach their goal, they earn matching money from the MEDC.
16 Bay City businesses receive state grants to stay open; another 4 turn to crowdfunding for help

Bay Future is working with area businesses to secure grants to help recover from economic woes created by COVID-19 closures.

The Buy BC gift card stimulus program offers $25 gift cards for $20. The goal is to boost the local economy as it re-opens.
Gift card stimulus program aims to boost Bay County’s economy

Gift cards are still available to more than 60 Bay County-area businesses through Buy BC.

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