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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.

Bay City is home to unique, natural amenities. Now, local leaders are using the American Rescue Plan money to build on what we have.
Local leaders ready themselves to put ARPA dollars to work in the Bay County region

Bay Future Inc. is using $2 million in ARPA funds to help Bay County businesses recover from the pandemic and to attract and retain a high-quality workforce.

Improvements made years ago to the Saginaw River and Bay walleye fishery are paying off now for ice anglers throughout the region.
Ice fishing generates regional revenue while showcasing successful environmental recovery efforts

Winter ice covering the Saginaw River and Bay offer unique and affordable opportunities to try the sport of fishing in a premier environment.

The United Way of Bay County is more than a fundraising agency. It also sponsors community-wide events, such as the Day of Caring and Wenonah Park Cleanup. (Photo courtesy of the United Way of Bay County)
Federal money is available for agencies providing emergency food and shelter in Bay County

Bay County agencies that help people find emergency food and shelter have until March 1 to apply for federal funding.

Two nurses opened a wound care clinic on Bay City's West Side.
Wound care clinic brings new life to an old restaurant site

Two nurses with specialized training opened a medical office to help patients with non-healing wounds  

Get ready to see hundreds of bicyclists pedal across Bay City in late June

Annual bike ride across Michigan has planned a camping stop at Handy Middle School.

The new exterior of the building is especially noticeable after dark.
A new facade draws eyes to Newton Eyecare

Dr. Lee Newton says he upgraded his building to reflect the growth of businesses along the Bangor Township corridor.  

Shows at the Delta College Planetarium, viewed on a 360-degree screen, combine education and recreation.
Five ways to enjoy the winter (four of them let you stay indoors)

From viewing the solar system to exploring the State Park, there’s plenty to do during the winter months in Bay County.  

Since the beginning, Bay City Bridge Partners has pledged to be an active member of the community.
Work began on Liberty Bridge in December, but Bay City residents won’t pay tolls for another 5 years

About a month ago, workers closed one side of Liberty Bridge to begin long-awaited repairs to the span. Now, the firm making the repairs updates the community on its progress and next steps.

In each installment of 'The Gift,' runner Andrew Trombley passes by Bay City landmarks.
A holiday video created to entertain family and friends is getting thousands of views

For five years, a group of long-time friends have produced “The Gift,” a video that tells a different story each year of a man delivering a Christmas present in Bay City. The video gets thousands of views each year.  

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