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Build Like a Girl draws future tradeswomen from across Mid-Michigan
The sound of drills and laughter filled the Great Hall as students from across the Great Lakes Bay region got hands-on with the trades. What started with just eight girls has grown into a sold-out event helping build the area’s future workforce.
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Voices of Black Midland announces oral history series
A new discussion series from the Voices of Black Midland project invites community members to listen, reflect, and talk through the lived experiences of Black residents in Midland County.
Fans pack Midland Mall as Comic Con returns for another year
The Midland Mall was packed with costumes, collectibles and crowds as Comic Con brought a weekend of pop culture and creativity to the community.
Build Like a Girl draws future tradeswomen from across Mid-Michigan
The sound of drills and laughter filled the Great Hall as students from across the Great Lakes Bay region got hands-on with the trades. What started with just eight girls has grown into a sold-out event helping build the area’s future workforce.
Building the future workforce: Regional collaboration takes center stage during Career and Technical Education Month
During Career and Technical Education Month, the partnership between the Midland County Educational Service Agency and the Mid-Michigan Manufacturers Association highlights what happens when schools and industry move in step.
Mid-Century Modern Midland: New book celebrates city’s architectural oasis
Mid-Century Modern Midland highlights the community’s innovative legacy and the collaborative effort of residents, historians, and volunteers to document and preserve this unique heritage.
From Baton Rouge to Midland: A Story of roots, resilience, and sisterhood
La’Toya Anderson’s journey from Baton Rouge to Midland is rooted in family, creativity, and a desire to build community.
NAMI Family-to-Family program provides hope and mental health support
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Middle Michigan kicked off its free Family-to-Family education series this month. The eight-week-long course helps caregivers and family members of those living with a mental illness.
Samyn takes over as interim at the helm of Bay Future, Inc.
Magen Samyn has stepped in as interim president and CEO of Bay Future, Inc. following the resignation of Jim Reaume. While continuing her role with the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Samyn will help guide the organization’s day-to-day work as the board develops a long-term leadership plan for economic growth in Bay County.
Nearly $300K in Seed Awards bolster Michigan’s local food and farming
Nearly $300,000 in Seed Awards from the Michigan Good Food Fund will support 18 food and farm businesses across Michigan, helping small, locally rooted operations grow and improve food access.
Adaptive curling is expanding access to recreation in Midland
On March 7, the Greater Midland Community Center, in partnership with the City of Midland Parks and Recreation, will host a free “Adaptive Learn to Curl” event at the Greater Midland Curling Center.
Bay-Arenac ISD hosts “Unplug and Play” event to encourage screen-free family time
Families across the Great Lakes Bay region are invited to step away from screens and spend time playing together at a free “Unplug and Play” Winterfest.
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