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At Do-Art in downtown Bay City, participants learn about famous painters and other artists. They practice techniques to polish their work. Some students take visual adventures in weaving or paper art. Others focus on chalk and acrylics.

Bay City artists find gateway to friendships, new experiences

The goal of Do-Art is to help people with disabilities prepare for the next step in their lives, including employment. Recently, many of the artists earned a paycheck for their art.

Bay City officials are exploring ways to help businesses safely re-open when the stay-at-home order ends.
State of attraction: The focus on attracting, developing and retaining talent in the Great Lakes Bay

Why talent attraction and retention matters and what the Great Lakes Bay Region is doing to move the needle.

The Frosts hope to keep the exterior as original as possible.
End of summer real estate watch: Bay City

If you like the area, but aren't sure you're in the right home, act now. You could enjoy the winter in one of these homes.

The Pitch a Dream: Innovate the Bay contest aims to help entrepreneurs while showcasing all that Bay County offers to up-and-coming businesses.
Business dreams really do come true

The 2nd Annual Pitch a Dream competition begins Aug. 11. The contest aims to help entrepreneurs while showcasing all that Bay County offers to up-and-coming businesses.

Bay City officials are exploring ways to help businesses safely re-open when the stay-at-home order ends.
Uptown Bay City is a contender for top honors

Uptown Bay City is one of the final four sites vying for the Michigan Municipal League Community Excellence Award. The competition honors innovative redevelopment projects.

The RAC, an athleisure clothing boutique that opened in Uptown Bay City last fall, is hosting rooftop yoga on July 20.
Local clothing retailer and yoga instructor partner for rooftop yoga sessions in Uptown

Morning Rooftop Yoga returns to Uptown Bay City on July 20. Tickets are limited and going fast, according to organizers.  

More than 40 entrepreneurs competed in last year’s contest. Professional basketball trainer Luke Lloyd won the top prize for his Dribble Stick Training company, taking home a check for $25,000.
Bay area entrepreneurs encouraged to apply for small business competition

Area entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply for the small business competition, which is awarding more than $25,000 in cash and prizes to local early-stage businesses in this year's contest.  

This summer marks the fourth season for the Thursdays at Uptown Concert Series.
The music won’t stop this summer in Bay City

Music fans have a multitude of events from which to choose this summer, whether it’s concerts by iconic rockers Kansas and Foreigner, local bands of various musical genres, or tribute artists.

Peg Rowley
Q&A with Paul and Peg Rowley, community volunteers

Peg and Paul Rowley are Bay City natives whose energy and insight were central to developing parks and trails along the Saginaw River in Bay City. 

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.

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