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The Midland Business Alliance (MBA) proudly celebrated a major milestone on Thursday, May 1, with the official unveiling of the newly renovated Carl A. Gerstacker Commerce Center — a reimagined space designed to support collaboration, innovation, and long-term community growth. The celebration event brought together local leaders, community members,

Investor Spotlight: A Conversation with Spence Brothers In this month’s Investor Spotlight video, we feature Brian Keeler, Executive Vice President – PreConstruction at Spence Brothers. Brian reflects on the values that have guided Spence Brothers throughout their long history, along with the company’s ongoing work across the region. He

Investor Spotlight: Congratulations SPACE INC. on 30 Years of Business In this month’s Investor Spotlight video, we feature Kathie Fuce-Hobohm, Dealer Principal, and Paddy Hobohm, President of SPACE, INC. Celebrating 30 years in business, SPACE, INC. has grown into a leader in workplace solutions, helping organizations create functional and inspiring

In this month’s Investor Spotlight video, we feature Pavel Konecny, President & CEO of Tri-Star Trust. Pavel’s journey to Midland began with a tennis scholarship at Northwood University, where he earned his MBA before building a successful career in finance. After serving as Corporate Treasurer at Chemical Bank, he joined Tri-Star Trust in

Planting a Legacy: Stacey Gannon and the Birth of Midland Blooms Midland Blooms began as a dream—one that took root in the mind of Betty Toller, chair of the Midland Beautification Committee, and grew into a beloved community tradition. In 1986, Betty shared her vision with a young and eager Stacey Gannon, fresh out of Leadership Midland, and

Chad Wilson on Midland Blooms’ Lasting Impact For Chad Wilson, General Manager at Midland Ford Lincoln Inc., Midland Blooms has been a part of the city’s identity for as long as he can remember. Since joining the dealership in 1998, he has seen firsthand how the floral corridor along Eastman Avenue shapes visitors' perceptions of Midland. "I

We're continuing our business profile series, highlighting the people behind Midland’s businesses and organizations. This time we sat down with Saralyn Temple, Executive Director of Midland’s Open Door. Saralyn joined Midland's Open Door two years ago, initially inspired by the meaningful work of her predecessor, Renee Pettinger. "I came here

For nearly two decades, Monique Albright has been at the helm of the Midland High School Student Council, fostering leadership and instilling a deep sense of community engagement in her students. One of the longest-running traditions they uphold each year is their participation in Midland Blooms—a project that has been a defining part of the

We're continuing our business profile series, highlighting the people behind Midland’s businesses and organizations. In this edition, we sat down with Krista Martelli of Ayre Rhinehart Real Estate Partners, an MBA Ambassador who recently served as President of the Midland Board of Realtors, Inc. Krista’s passion for real estate began early,

Starting with Tony: A Story of Community and Growth For decades, 2025 Midland Blooms has been more than just a beautification project—it has been a symbol of community, dedication, and pride. As we gear up for Give Local on May 6th, supported by the Midland Area Community Foundation we want to tell the stories of those who have been a part of