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Feature Story Rooftop Survivor list Healthy Communities

Spending three nights on a rooftop during a fundraiser helps a Bay City pastor gain new perspective

Denyse ShannonWednesday, November 24, 2021
Mary Rathke, of the Great Lakes Dream Center, spent three nights sleeping on a rooftop as a fundraising stunt. While up there, gained a new understanding of what  homelessness people experience.  
Feature Story BLM Bay City list Diversity

Embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to Bay City’s success

Kathy RobertsThursday, November 18, 2021
The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, Minority Business Partnership, and several city commissioners are shining a light on the need for the community to welcome people of different backgrounds.  
Feature Story Trinity Episcopal Church Bay City list Arts and Culture

Trinity Episcopal’s musical legacy continues with the restoration of its 58-year-old organ

Denyse ShannonThursday, November 18, 2021
Work to restore the historic organ inside Trinity Episcopal Church began in August, but won't be finished until early 2022. 
Feature Story Survey list Kids and Education

Youth Advisory Committee assesses and addresses the needs of teens in Bay County

Denyse ShannonThursday, November 18, 2021
A survey of middle and high school students in Bay County revealed that college and career preparedness are a top concern.  
Feature Story Bay City Public Schools list Kids and Education

‘Voices of Youth’ series to launch in Route Bay City in collaboration with Bay City Public Schools

Ben TierneyThursday, November 18, 2021
Bay City Public Schools and Issue Media Group announce a "Voices of Youth" partnership that invites high school students to write articles for Route Bay City.
Feature Story Downtown Fireplaces list Arts and Culture

Downtown Bay City gets a warm-up this winter with new outdoor fireplaces

Kathy RobertsThursday, November 11, 2021
A grant that aims to create community recreation opportunities is paying to build and operate three fireplaces in Downtown Bay City.
Feature Story Disability Services Resource Center Healthy Communities

Disability Services Resource Center is expanding its offerings in the Great Lakes Bay Region

Kathy RobertsThursday, November 11, 2021
Since 1933, the Disability Services Resource Center has built ramps, loaned medical equipment to families, and promoted disability awareness. Next summer, the agency expands to offer camps for kids.
Feature Story Downtown Bay City list image Economic Development

The new DDA Executive Director wants to build connections with all of Bay City’s business districts

Denyse ShannonThursday, November 11, 2021
Marjo Jaroch hopes to expand existing events and add new events to the downtown calendar, drawing more people to the businesses there. 
Development News 512 Unique list Economic Development

Every day is a craft fair at 512 Unique in Downtown Bay City

Denyse ShannonThursday, November 4, 2021
Sherry MacDonald created 512 Unique to give crafters and artists a bricks-and-mortar outlet for their goods. 
Feature Story Historic Homes list Arts and Culture

Before the snow flies, take a walking tour of several historic homes on and near Center Avenue

Sam FitzpatrickThursday, November 4, 2021
Take a walk through one neighborhood near Center Avenue and you'll learn about local history and architecture. 
Development News Sign Gypsies list image Entrepreneurship

A sign for every occasion – Mid-Michigan Sign Gypsies helps the region celebrate

Denyse ShannonThursday, October 28, 2021
Since 2019, colorful yard greetings celebrating birthdays, graduations, and more have filled the yards of homes and businesses throughout the region.  
Development News Versiti List Healthy Communities

Roll up your sleeve – a national blood shortage is creating local problems

Denyse ShannonThursday, October 28, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic is canceling blood drives across the nation, leading to a severe national shortage of blood for hospitals.
Development News Survival Fitness list Entrepreneurship

Survival Fitness is more than a gym. It’s a fitness community.

Denyse ShannonThursday, October 28, 2021
Survival Fitness grows its program and moves into a much-bigger building in order to add classes expand its offerings.  
Feature Story The Action in Motion (AIM) for Recovery & Wellness is full service, meaning they provide individual counseling, drug screenings, medication treatment, case management, recovery coaching, and addiction physicians. Healthy Communities

AIM for Recovery & Wellness bus brings life-saving services to the GLBR’s rural communities

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, October 28, 2021
The Action in Motion (AIM) for Recovery & Wellness mobile health unit, a substance use treatment bus, has been making its rounds around the region. 
Feature Story Larson Salvage list Entrepreneurship

Tom Larson: One-of-a-kind Bay City business owner, artist and creative gem

Beth McKennaThursday, October 21, 2021
Larson Salvage Co. stocks paint, hardware supplies, T-shirts, and more. Next door, the Larson family also owns an gallery that houses one-of-a-kind art.
Feature Story In the workplace, a culture of secrecy surrounding mental health can compound human resource and insurance policy issues, making it difficult for individuals living with mental illness to get the support they need to do their jobs. Community Development

GLBR Mental Health Partnership fights stigma and promotes workplace mental wellness

Marta ManningThursday, October 21, 2021
New initiatives from the Great Lakes Bay Region Mental Health Partnership and collaborating organizations aim to make it easier to talk about mental health and provide support. A guide for business owners provides a comprehensive set of tools for creating a workplace that nurtures mental health.
Feature Story Ten November Fitzgerald Arts and Culture

Famous 'Edmund Fitzgerald' sinking provides inspiration for Bay City thespians

Jennifer VeitengruberThursday, October 21, 2021
The tragic 1975 sinking of the “SS Edmund Fitzgerald” takes the spotlight in The Bay City Players’ upcoming play, “Ten November,” which explores questions still left unanswered today.  
Development News Axe Club list Entrepreneurship

Axe-throwing club opens in Bay City's South End

Kathy RobertsThursday, October 14, 2021
The owner of a new axe-throwing club in Bay City says the sports offers benefits beyond recreation.
Feature Story Child care list Economic Development

A new grant offsets the cost of hiring new employees at child care centers in the region

Denyse ShannonThursday, October 14, 2021
Child care centers need to invest as much as $100 in pre-employment training and background checks. A new grant helps defray those expenses.  
Feature Story Legacy list image Economic Development

Improving housing options in the area puts the community on the path to economic growth

Kathy RobertsThursday, October 14, 2021
Developer Jenifer Acosta explains how improving the housing market in the Great Lakes Bay Region leads to more jobs and an expanded tax base.  
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