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Our spotlight series continues with Sandy Temple, the Residency Coordinator at Riverside Place in downtown Midland. With a background in marketing, sales, and hospitality—including running a bed and breakfast—Sandy has always had a passion for helping others. “I love working with people and making a difference in their lives. This role was

The Midland Business Alliance is continuing our Business Profile series, now pivoting to also feature our non-profit members! We’re excited to highlight the incredible work being done in our community, starting with Little Forks Conservancy. Lily Kelsey has always been passionate about conservation and environmental science, but her journey to the

Josh and Chynna Eckman, the husband-and-wife creative team behind J&C Media, are redefining storytelling right here in Midland. Operating out of their studio in Ashman Plaza in Midtown, the Eckmans have brought their passions for videography, photography, and podcasting together to help individuals and businesses share their stories in powerful,

Midland, Michigan – On Thursday, March 20, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct on open house in Midland to share information about the General Investigation (GI) study and to listen to the public’s experiences and ideas around legacy flooding.

Corps of Engineers study kick-off held in Midland

Midland, Michigan – In late November, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers arrived in Midland for three days of planning with the local sponsors of a new General Investigation (GI) study. Called a “charrette” by the organization, this planning meeting kicks off a planned three-year study, which is the second study to focus on the Tittabawassee River Watershed and its flooding. This GI study is focused on managing flood risks to life and safety, reducing damages to property and determining the cost benefit and feasibility of potential projects

Midland, Michigan – The commander and staff from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Detroit District were in Midland on Monday, November 4, for an agreement signing ceremony with the three local sponsors: the County of Midland, City of Midland and Midland Business Alliance (MBA). The formal agreement is an initial step to begin the area’s second

Midlanders attend U.S. Army Corps of Engineers change of command ceremony Midland, Michigan – Members of the Midland Business Alliance (MBA) Advisory Committee on Infrastructure attended the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Detroit District’s Change of Command ceremony on July 16 at the War Memorial in Grosse Pointe Farms, Mich. Tony

Tony Stamas, President & CEO of the Midland Business Alliance testified in support of a Dow, Inc. project before the Michigan Strategic Fund Board of Directors this morning, “This is especially exciting because it demonstrates a continued commitment to innovation, dedication to research and development and the Midland community.” In

Community events announced for City’s $40 million flood reduction projects Midland, Michigan – The Spicer Group is returning to the Midland City Council meeting on July 22 to provide an overview of potential flood reduction infrastructure projects funded by $40 million in the current state budget. The meeting is at 7 p.m. in the Council

In the current housing market, several constraints loom large. Escalating construction expenses render it challenging for builders to deliver quality homes below the $400,000 threshold. To address the requirements of our workforce, projects increasingly need to rely on gap financing and other resources to make financial sense. There's an increasing interest among local investors to initiate projects aimed at constructing housing that fits with this growing community need. This shift towards smaller-scale, community-oriented initiatives holds promise for meeting housing demands while integrating with our existing neighborhood dynamics.