The results of the Connected Nation broadband and technology survey are in. An action plan is outlined to address the infrastructure and speed issues throughout Midland County. Resources for affording broadband are available for low-income families.
Steve Scott, owner of Craft Hemp Company, focuses on hemp education in his downtown Midland store. He sources his hemp from growers in Shepherd, Mid Michigan Hemp Supply and Ag Marvels. Ag Marvels also happens to be the biggest hemp processor in Michigan.
The City of Midland has enlisted Bird Rides Inc. to manage a fleet of 100 shared-use electric scooters available at locations throughout the city limits. The program fits into the city’s plans for creating a community more accessible to various forms of transportation.
The We Hear You Coalition requests that Midland County residents over the age of 18 complete the Midland Racial and Ethnic Equity and Inclusion survey. Results will be shared and discussed publicly to establish goals and action plans for change.
After a catastrophic fire claimed the production facility at Mr. Chips Inc. in October, the third-generation family business looks forward as it plans to revitalize and rebuild the business.
The Midland section of the American Chemical Society has provided chemistry-centered education and cultural enrichment since the early days of the chemical industry in the region. In its Centennial exhibit, the group explored local history and the ethical obligations of inventors while offering interactive educational activities for all ages.
As we continue to work virtually, the Midland County Broadband Committee teams up with Connected Nation to bring broadband internet to everyone in Midland County. The team is asking for Midland community members to fill out a survey to help assess the County’s needs.
The Bay County Library System is taking responsibility for making sure computers and internet are available to everyone in the community.
Traditionally, libraries have been able to help fill the gap created by the digital divide; however, when library buildings closed due to the pandemic, they had to get creative in order to help ensure that gap doesn’t become an uncrossable chasm for those without internet access who are working from home and doing virtual learning.
An independent game developer and publisher with connections to Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft is about to release a video game created by a Kawkawlin man.
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