Community Development

Development News Is the cost of internet a barrier? There’s a federal program that helps pay for broadband for low-income families, called the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB). The program pays up to $50 a month toward broadband service for eligible families. Technology and Innovation

The results are in: Midland County Broadband Committee shares survey results and initial action plan

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, April 15, 2021
Feature Story Chris & Heather Welch of the Aviator Cookie Company. He's the owner, she's the assistant manager. Economic Development

Crowdfunding campaign takes off to help new downtown business expand

Erika M. HirschmanThursday, April 15, 2021
Development News Downtown Story Day is this Saturday, April 10 from noon to 4 p.m. in downtown Midland. Kids and Education

Old MacDonald had a goat: Downtown Story Day returns to Midland this Saturday

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, April 8, 2021
Feature Story Meko Price's business, glō SKIN SPA, is located on Eastman Avenue. Prior to any treatment, clients enter the consultation room. There, they can see a polarized view of their face and skin before discussing their skincare goals. Equity

Midland makes progress supporting diverse small businesses, room to build

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, March 25, 2021
Development News Jenifer Acosta acquired her real estate license late last year and now also works as a commercial agent. Community Development

Local developer Jenifer Acosta puts finishing touches on historic condo complex damaged by flood

Courtney SouleThursday, March 11, 2021
Feature Story Kent MacDonald, Northwood president, assessing the flood damage to the university. Kids and Education

Q&A with Kent MacDonald, President of Northwood University

Ron BeacomThursday, March 11, 2021
Feature Story WMFC anticipates coordinating 15-20 food distributions out of the WMFC delivery site. Healthy Communities

Catalyst Community: West Midland Family Center

Susan Love, intro by Ron BeacomThursday, March 11, 2021
Feature Story Jonathan Haynes is a founding member of Anti-Racist Midland. “We’re very excited to start the reckoning and the grappling so we can move forward as a community." Diversity

ARM strives for a more inclusive and equitable Midland

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, March 11, 2021
Feature Story Becky Manson observes students working on circuits during their final week of lab class. Talent

Women in Construction Week: Local women embrace opportunities in rapidly-evolving career field

Marta ManningThursday, March 4, 2021
Feature Story LoLita Pfeiffer picks an order of coho salmon. The most recent shipment also touted halibut, lingcod, prawns, shrimp, and cherry-hickory smoked salmon. Sustainability

An Alaskan fish story, with a longline to Midland

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, March 4, 2021
Development News The major proposed design change is to reduce Buttles Street down from a three-lane road to two-lanes. Transportation

Buttles & Indian Corridor Improvement Project moves into design phase

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, February 25, 2021
Feature Story Minority business owners are a powerful force. According to the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, minority business owners create half the new jobs in this country. Diversity

Great Lakes Bay Region works to create an inclusive business community

Crystal Gwizdala, Liz Fredendall, and Kathy RobertsThursday, February 25, 2021
Feature Story There's light at the end of the winter tunnel but there's still much to do outdoors until spring. Healthy Communities

Winter recreation, a month of cool fun until spring

Ron BeacomThursday, February 18, 2021
Feature Story By taking the survey, you have the opportunity to share your story. Diversity

Let your voice be heard: Participate in Racial and Ethnic Equity and Inclusion survey

Crystal GwizdalaThursday, February 18, 2021
Feature Story Diane Brown Wilhelm is a member of the We Hear You Coalition and is Councilman of Midland’s Ward IV. Diversity

Q&A with Diane Brown Wilhelm, Midland City Council Ward IV

Ron BeacomThursday, February 11, 2021
Feature Story Wygant, center, is surrounded by friends and loved ones as he celebrates his graduation from the MiHOPE program. Community Development

Midland County Court sees success in MiHOPE program following 20th graduation

Patrick SochackiThursday, February 11, 2021
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