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In the face of rising housing costs and attainability as a hindrance to economic growth, the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance and several local partners, including Housing Forward, recently came together to address this critical issue at the Great Lakes Bay Region Housing Summit on January 26 at Saginaw Valley State University. Approximately 250 stakeholders from various sectors gathered to discuss and share innovative solutions around why workforce housing is one of the top factors in regional growth and why it should be a priority for everyone.

The MBA Advisory Committee on Infrastructure has been working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the County of Midland on a large hydraulic/hydrologic study of the Tittabawassee River Watershed since 2021. This first study is coming to a close soon. Using new river surveying and GIS data, the study will result in a powerful computer model of the watershed.

The Midland Business Alliance (MBA) Advisory Committee on Infrastructure will be providing a progress report to the Midland County Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, December 5.

What does attainable housing mean for the fabric of a community?

To evaluate the current accumulation of debris and erosion in and around the Midland area waterways, a project will begin on Monday, October 30, to identify and document potential problem areas.

There were two earmarks for the City of Midland in the final budget that Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed on July 31. The first is $25 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds administered by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE).

Midland, Michigan – The Midland Business Alliance (MBA) Advisory Committee on Infrastructure held its “High Water Mark” community event on May 22. For those who could not attend, the event was recorded and is available for viewing on the MBA Website or on Midland Community Television (MCTV).

 We informed you in April that the Midland Business Alliance (MBA) Advisory Committee on Infrastructure is holding a community event on Monday, May 22, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Dow Diamond’s third-floor TriStar Club. 

The Midland Business Alliance launched a $3.9 Million project to renovate the 11,400 square foot Carl A. Gerstacker Commerce Center with a ceremony held Monday, May 15, 2023. This building renovation is possible through generous support from the Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation.

Midland, Michigan - The Midland Area Farmers Market will open for the 2023 season on Saturday, May 6 at the Dow Diamond East parking lot.