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Uptown Bay City is a high-profile example of a brownfield redevelopment project. ​​​​​​​

Bay County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority hopes to spur cooperation and economic growth

Decaying buildings could hold the key to the community's future. A coalition of governments created a Brownfield Redevelopment Authority to attract private developers to Bay County.

The Bay City Fireworks Festival will light up the sky again this July

During the 2021 event, the Bay City Fireworks Festival will pay tribute to the late Terry Watson, who was known locally as Mr. Fireworks.   

Chamber CEO Magen Samyn greets guests at the Eye Opener Breakfast. The Chamber is one of the agencies working to recruit and retain talented people to work in the Great Lakes Bay Region.
Social media video is designed to invite visitors to Bay City this summer

The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce is promoting a video around the state in a bid to showcase the community and entice visitors to come here.  

From rock to country, Bay City's 2023 concert season has something for everyone. The series goes strong throughout the summer, including August.
Bay City asks how you would spend $31 million to transform the community

Bay City is in line to receive $31 million in American Rescue Plan funds. This month, the city commission is asking for proposals for the money.

Baltimore Oriole on Saginaw Bay Birding Trail
Birdwatching is a hobby taking flight along the Saginaw Bay Birding Trail, which includes Bay County

Birdwatching is an inexpensive hobby that adds enjoyment to time spent hiking and biking in the area’s nature preserves and parks. In Bay County, you can even spot raptors hunting in downtown.  

Concerts, food trucks, and special events all are planned for this summer.
Get your feet on the street in two Bay City business districts to enjoy music, food, and fun

Businesses in Downtown Bay City and in the Midland Street district kick off the summer season with music, food trucks, and more.

Larry McCray is planning a June concert in Bay City to benefit the Bay County Animal Shelter.
Larry McCray is happy to be singing the blues live on a Bay City stage for the first time in a year

Larry McCray concert celebrates his 61st birthday and his return to live performances while raising money for the Bay County Animal Shelter.  

A coalition of agencies and individuals have big plans for a Linwood park, which is the only free, public access point to the Saginaw Bay in Bay County.
Improvements for the Linwood Scenic Access Site include sidewalks, a dock, and a kayak launch

A coalition of agencies and individuals have big plans for a Linwood park, which is the only free, public access point to the Saginaw Bay in Bay County.  

From rock to country, Bay City's 2023 concert season has something for everyone. The series goes strong throughout the summer, including August.
Extreme spring cleaning comes to Bay City’s parks this week

On April 23, the United Way Day of Caring and Wenonah Park Cleanup Day converge to send volunteers to spruce up the city’s parks.  

Fields, water, and wooded areas all line the RailTrail system. (Photo courtesy of Shelley Gotschling)
These trails were made for walking

The Issue Media Group editors in the Great Lakes Bay Region walk you through our 10 favorite hiking and biking trails in the Great Lakes Bay Region. These paths take you through natural areas, small towns, cityscapes, and more.  

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