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In this episode, Nicole Wilson, Vice President of Economic Development at the Midland Business Alliance, speaks with Mike Williams, Midland Market President for Isabella Bank. Mike shares his journey from working at Comerica Bank to discovering his passion for community banking at Chemical Bank—and ultimately stepping into leadership at Isabella Bank.

In this episode, Nicole Wilson, Vice President of Economic Development at the Midland Business Alliance, sits down with Benjamin Denay, President and CEO of Wildfire Credit Union. Ben shares his strong connection to the Great Lakes Bay Region and reflects on his professional journey—from a background in public accounting, to working in finance at the

Tommy’s Express Car Wash: Community at the Core What brought Tom Terry to Tommy's Express Car Wash wasn’t just a career change—it was a values alignment. After years working in fast-paced restaurant and retail management, Tom was ready to reclaim more time with his family and work for an organization that truly walked the walk.

Midland, Michigan – The Midland Business Alliance (MBA) Advisory Committee on Infrastructure is launching an electronic newsletter in September: High Water Mark. “The High Water Mark newsletter typically will include updates on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood study, the flood reduction and resiliency efforts in Midland and Midland

Carrying the Torch: Taylor Trapani Leads a Legacy of Clear, Compassionate Communication When Taylor Trapani officially took the reins of Trapani Communications in January 2024, she wasn’t just stepping into a new role—she was continuing a family legacy three decades in the making. The company, founded by her mother 30 years ago, has long

Midland, Michigan – On Wednesday, September 24, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Detroit District will update the community on its flood risk management study of the Tittabawassee River Watershed in Midland County. The free event is open to the public and will take place on Northwood University’s campus, 4000 Whiting Drive, in the lecture hall

For 25 years, MITCON has quietly served as a powerful backbone for Midland’s nonprofit community—providing the technical expertise and IT support that help mission-driven organizations stay focused on what they do best: serving others. What began as an independent nonprofit IT provider became part of the Midland Business Alliance (MBA)

From Recovery to Rebuilding: Adam Wittbrodt and the Mission Behind Level Up Fitness and Training When Adam Wittbrodt talks about Level Up Fitness and Training, it’s more than a gym—it’s the result of a personal transformation and a deep commitment to helping others improve their lives. Adam’s journey began not in a business

In this episode, Nicole Wilson, Vice President of Economic Development at the Midland Business Alliance, sits down with Jon Lauderbach, Executive Partner at Warner Norcross + Judd LLP. Jon reflects on his long-standing connection to Midland, briefly touching on his family’s early ties to the local dairy industry and how the region’s culture of

Continuing our business profile series, we sat down with the co-founders of Nord Social —Grant Murschel, Brad Tunney, and Haley Tunney—to learn more about their vision, values, and what this new gathering space means for Midland. What started as a chance conversation quickly evolved into a meaningful collaboration between three