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Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Member Spotlight: Brendan McConkie, Kirkland Property Solutions LLC

The Midland Business Alliance is proud to continue its business profile series, giving a glimpse into the lives of local business owners and the work they do in our community. In this edition, we’re highlighting Brendan McConkie, owner of Kirkland Property Solutions LLC, who built his company from the ground up by combining his passion for hands-on

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

Corps of Engineers open house March 20 in Midland

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.

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Monday, December 9, 2024

Corps of Engineers Study Kick-off Held in Midland

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

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

City, County and MBA hosted signing ceremony with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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

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Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Midlanders attend U.S. Army Corps of Engineers change of command ceremony_copy

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

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Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Community events announced for City’s $40 million flood reduction projects

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

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Friday, June 7, 2024

Empowering Housing Developers: A Closer Look at Housing Forward's Comprehensive Support

By Courtney Soule

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.

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