Midland County

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

The changing face of Midland Street: New and veteran entrepreneurs aim to transform the district

With new  businesses going in monthly, a team of dedicated Midland Street Business District entrepreneurs are working to re-imagine the district's role in the community. An August fundraiser is one step toward that new image.

Michigan Sugar Company President and CEO Neil Juhnke addresses grower-owners from the cooperative's East District during a Tool Shed meeting held in April 2023 at Maple Grove Acres in Ruth. (Photo courtesy of Michigan Sugar)
Pandemic problems continue to plague small businesses, but grants ease the pressure

Bay Future and Bay County are distributing $1 million in grants to help small businesses keep the lights on as they continue to deal with difficulties brought on by COVID-19

South Wenona Avenue is under construction this summer as the city embarks on an ambitious program to rehabilitate roads throughout the community.
Federal COVID-19 relief funds pave the way for roadwork in Bay City

Bay City received $31 million in ARPA funds. The city is using a big part of that money to fix roads and replace lead water service lines.  

The Disability Services Resource Center may be best-known for building ramps, but it also offers a popular summer program for people with special needs.
Enrichment programs open this summer through the Disability Services Resource Center

Two Bay area residents explain how Disability Services Resource Center summer enrichment programs helped them grow.

Michigan Sugar Company President and CEO Neil Juhnke addresses grower-owners from the cooperative's East District during a Tool Shed meeting held in April 2023 at Maple Grove Acres in Ruth. (Photo courtesy of Michigan Sugar)
Small business grants help Bay City entrepreneurs build a better community

Small business owner says she's grateful for programs such as the Bay County Small Business Grant Program. The programs helped her boutique weather the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kevin Novellino, owner of Brooklyn Boyz, invites you to a 20th anniversary celebration for his eatery. (Photo Credit: Ashley Brown)
Brooklyn Boyz planning a celebration for its 20th anniversary

Brooklyn Boyz is planning a celebration of 20 years in business that includes music, food, and entertainment.

Barbecue, bands, and the Bay City riverside await you at the Labadie Rib Fest this summer

One little piggy went to market, one little piggy stayed home, and the rest all hightailed it to the Labadie Rib Fest, coming this July to Bay City.  

A local family hosted exchange students from around the world, including at least two from Ukraine. Now, one of those students talks about what's happening in her homeland today.
Q&A with a former Western High School exchange student living in Ukraine

Luba Pavlovska, who lives in Kyiv, Ukraine, spent the 2007-08 school year at Bay City Western High School.  

For five years, inside the gym just off Midland Street, Melissa Freeman works with men, women, and teens to build their physical fitness,
Iron Gorilla gym focuses on building both fitness and family

Melissa Freeman opened the gym in the Midland Street business district five years ago in response to a growing demand for personal fitness services

Bay Future Inc. supported a series of outdoor job fairs held during the summer of 2020. One fair took place in Bay City’s Wenonah Park.
Spring is the season of sunshine, flowers, and grant applications

If your agency runs a program to help people in Bay or Arenac counties, the United Way of Bay County and Bay Area Community Foundation want to hear about it.

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