Entrepreneurship

Side Gig Series: Locals passionately crushing their side hustles through sailing and stories

Here are two examples of Midland locals who are putting their passions to work after 5:00 with the help of sailing and stories.

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Smoked low and slow: Molasses set to open in Midland catering to all BBQ lovers

Months in the making, Molasses, a St. Louis-style barbeque joint will open in late June with menu options for all – even those who don’t eat meat.

Outdoor Recreation Advisory Council connects with industry stakeholders in Midland across pipeline

The Outdoor Recreation Advisory Council recently connected with a large group of Midland outdoor recreation enthusiasts, business owners and nonprofits after being appointed by Governor Whitmer last month.

Saltwater, sinking lines & scenic escapes: A look into adventure travel with Little Forks Outfitters

From Yellowstone to Christmas Island, we take a look inside adventure travel with Bo Brines and Little Forks Outfitters.

Midtown is “Marveling” and “Making” this weekend with two events

Midtown is hosting two events this weekend you will want to check out: Midtown Movie Palooza and Midtown Artist Market.

Q&A with the Marie Jeffrey and Melissa Schalk of Mobile Masterpiece

Marie Jeffrey and Melissa Schalk of Mobile Masterpiece bring canvas, paints and instruction to locations that their clients choose.

Midland Young Professionals group kicks off crowdfunding effort supporting Pizza Baker

MyPros just kicked off a crowdfunding effort to put their collective dollars... in their pizza piehole. A $10,000 fundraising effort, to be matched by MACF, will support Pizza Baker in their effort in moving to Main Street in Midland.

Entrepreneurship week draws crowd with speakers, forums and pitch competitions

The Midland Business Alliance hosted the second "Entrepreneurship Week" April 1-5 all around town with events, forums and a pitch competition in the spirit of showcasing entrepreneurship in Midland County.

Q&A with Wendy Traschen of Bolger + Battle on 25 years in business

Wendy Trashchen, owner of Bolger + Battle Marketing Communications is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the business soon. We talk to this Downtown Midland mover and shaker on B+B's culture, who inspires her and how communication has changed in the digital age.

Donut fear, you have many options made from scratch

It's Pi Day, which we didn't actually plan for, but here are some of the best made-from-scratch options for fresh donuts in the region and what goes into making them each day.

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