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Fresh look to the bar at Tavern on Main

Tavern on Main moves closer to opening

A new bar/restaurant in Midland is moving closer to opening. The owner is a long-time restauranteur.

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Participants gather for the Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk
Downtown kicks off lineup of holiday events

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. With a holiday open house, cocoa crawl, jingle bell fun run, holly jolly days, and an adult ugly sweater bar crawl, there’s something for everyone.   

Jonagold's are mix of Golden Delicious and Jonathan apples.
Moore Orchards open this fall

A small team has been working hard in a local orchard getting ready to sell a variety of apples, donuts, and cider at their Apple Haus, just south of Midland  

“Help Wanted” Employers are taking different approaches to fill jobs

A large corporation and a pizza shop franchise owner in the Great Lakes Bay Region are making several efforts to attract job candidates.

Issue Media Group Launches Rural Innovation eXchange

Issue Media Group is excited to announce the company’s latest online media project – Rural Innovation eXchange (RIX). RIX will focus on the innovation, talent, entrepreneurship, social innovation and community development taking place in rural Michigan and feature the work of rural talent and content creators.   

MSU Extension will offer an online Cottage Food Law Food Safety Training program starting Feb. 16.
Want to sell homemade foods? Here’s what you need to know

If you want to start a food business in Michigan, it’s important to understand the state’s Cottage Food Laws. The Michigan State University Extension service is offering an online Food Safety Program on Feb. 16.

The Menu Manager is celebrating its move and grand reopening at 309 Dartmouth Dr. in Midland, where the Loch used to be located.
The Menu Manager reopens, offering event space, catering, and take & bake meals

The Menu Manager is celebrating its grand reopening and return to Midland. The dinner design studio offers catering, event rental space, take & bake meals, and more.

Michigan is the most diversified production agriculture state in the country.
Q&A with Terry Henne, WSGW Farm Service Radio

Production agriculture is a big part of the Great Lakes Bay Region’s economy. Terry Henne, head of Farm Service Radio for WSGW in Saginaw, shares his thoughts on the role agriculture plays in our economy, the trends he’s seen, and his concerns going forward. He’s celebrating 50 years in radio at WSGW.

Pedestrian plazas opening this June in downtown Midland

The pedestrian plaza will be opening in downtown Midland on June 10, with street closures beginning June 4. Midlanders and tourists alike can enjoy outdoor seating, added greenery, twinkling lights, live music, and fun events all summer.

Chris & Heather Welch of the Aviator Cookie Company. He's the owner, she's the assistant manager.
Crowdfunding campaign takes off to help new downtown business expand

Aviator Cookie Company was chosen for a crowdfunding campaign after an application and interview process with the Midland Young Professionals (MYPros). The MYPros Community Crowdfund program provides opportunities to contribute to the development of businesses that seek to offer unique products and experiences for the community.   

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