Midland County

Buy Local Buy BC Gift Card Stimulus Program returns for the 2021 holiday season

Bay Future, the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, and Consumers Energy are bringing back a popular gift card stimulus program beginning Dec. 7.

The nights won’t be silent this month in Bay City as music takes center stage at local venues

From jazz to rock to holiday classics, the holiday season brings music to stages throughout Bay City this month.

The Youth Advisory Committee surveyed middle and high school students from throughout the county to learn about their top concerns. College and career preparedness was no. 1.
Youth Advisory Committee assesses and addresses the needs of teens in Bay County

A survey of middle and high school students in Bay County revealed that college and career preparedness are a top concern.  

‘Voices of Youth’ series to launch in Route Bay City in collaboration with Bay City Public Schools

Bay City Public Schools and Issue Media Group announce a "Voices of Youth" partnership that invites high school students to write articles for Route Bay City.

Marjo Jaroch, the new Executive Director for the DDA and DMB, says she wants to build connections between downtown and the other business districts.
The new DDA Executive Director wants to build connections with all of Bay City’s business districts

Marjo Jaroch hopes to expand existing events and add new events to the downtown calendar, drawing more people to the businesses there. 

For the 17th consecutive year, the RUBY Award seeks to honor young professionals making a difference in Bay, Midland, and Saginaw counties.
First State Bank wants to hear about the young professionals shaping the future of the region

If you know a young professional making a difference in the community, submit their name to 1st State Bank for the 17th annual RUBY Awards. Nominations are due Oct. 29.

The scooters landed in Bay City early in July.
Bird e-scooters land in Bay City and make a big splash

The electric scooters you see zipping around Bay City aren’t just for the kids. People are using them to commute to and from work.  

Haley Duran was a dancer until an injury at 18 forced her to consider a different life path. She turned an interest in nail polish into a career.
At 18, an injury crushed her dream of a career in dance. Today, she owns a busy nail salon

Vici Nail Bar opened in November 2020, but is already busy enough to allow owner Haley Duran to hire a second nail technician.  

Duso’s Bar, a Midland Street staple, gets a new owner, new look, and new focus

New owner transforms Duso’s Bar – which has been open for a century ­–from a pirate-themed bar known for inexpensive drinks into an entertainment destination with gothic decor.  

Local entrepreneurs Jenifer Acosta and Dave Dittenber partnered to turn a long-empty building on the Saginaw River into a beer garden and food truck park.
Food trucks, beer garden, and riverfront dining all are part of the business plan for Drift

A long-empty riverfront building in Downtown Bay City is getting a new life. Drift is hosting food trucks now, but indoor renovations are well under way.

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