Entrepreneurship

Midland Rotary and Nonviolent Peaceforce sponsor Celebration of Peace

Midland Rotary and Nonviolent Peaceforce sponsored a Peace Pole on International Peace Day, reinforcing Midland’s status as a City of Peace.

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Meet Brandon Lewis, The Dapper Agent

People of Midland: Meet Brandon Lewis, the Dapper Agent of Ayre Reinhardt Real Estate Partners

Elevate grants help small Michigan businesses level up

Although headquartered in Indiana, the FHLBank of Indianapolis provides access to grant programs and resources for small businesses throughout Michigan. The Elevate Grant aims to generate more economic opportunity for all, and helps small businesses like Mushroom House Tours in Charlevoix and The Poke Bowl in Flint to level up.  

Christine Duhaime & Denny Sian of Sanford Hardware
Family, Business, and Community

A local hardware store in Sanford blends family, business, and community to build its future.

Jordan Dice is the owner of the Midland Mall.
Midland Mall continues to see improvements through maintenance and fresh retailers

Profile Q & A with new owner of Midland Mall working to breath new life into the mall as retail stores close across the country.

Julia Kepler, entrepreneur
Spend 24 hours in Midland with Julia Kepler, entrepreneur

Good things come in threes: How a Midland businesswoman balances a trio of stores alongside family and community connections.

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.

THe CNC Nature Art Show & Sale takes place Fri & Sat, Dec 1 & 2.
Chippewa Nature Center invites community to annual Nature Art Show & Sale

The Chippewa Nature Center offers you the opportunity to get started on your Christmas shopping list with its special Nature Art Show & Sale. 

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.   

Deanna Bork & Sabrina Sauer, entrepreneurs
New Ownership and Exciting Changes at Platinum House Salon

Meet local entrepreneur Sabrina Sauer as she starts a new chapter in her business.

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