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$1.555 million in federal appropriations for Midland and Sanford Midland, Michigan – The U.S. House and Senate passed several funding bills for fiscal year 2026 in the first quarter. Included in these bills were funds for two locally requested projects for flood recovery and improved resiliency in mid-Michigan. The Midland Business Alliance

The Charles J. Strosacker Foundation Small Business Capacity-Building Grant continues to support Midland County small businesses looking to strengthen operations and invest in growth. Eligible grant funding can support a wide range of business improvements, including: Financial planning, budgeting, and profitability analysis Marketing, merchandising,

The Midland Business Alliance is excited to launch MBA Partner Deals, a new member benefit designed to add even more value to your MBA membership. This program connects members with exclusive offers, services, and discounts from fellow MBA businesses, all focused on helping members grow, promote their work, and strengthen connections within our local

Midland, Michigan – All of Midland County should expect to have access to high-speed internet by the end of 2029, thanks to Michigan’s receipt of $920 million in federal funds to administer the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program that will continue expanding high-speed internet access statewide. As the single largest

When businesses think about visibility, they often think about websites, social media, or online ads. But for members of the Midland Business Alliance, visibility starts with something simpler: being easy to find. That’s where the number 400 comes in. On average, Midland Business Alliance members are discovered more than 400 times each year through

Today, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on Kathy Snyder of the Midland Area Wellbeing Coalition. Kathy’s journey is a powerful example of how passion, purpose, and partnerships can create lasting impact across Midland County. “I was a psychology teacher for 27 years, and it was the best job ever,” said Kathy Snyder. “But

“I fell in love with this area,” Robb said. “It had everything I was looking for—community, opportunity, and a great place to raise a family.”That realization led Robb Boerner to plant roots in the Great Lakes Bay Region—and eventually launch his Robb Boerner-State Farm Insurance Agent agency in Midland in 2017.Originally

Building a Bridge Between Medicine and Movement: Betsy O’Malley of Balanced pilates and wellness boutique For Betsy O’Malley, owner and founder of Balanced Pilates and Wellness Boutique, her passion for movement and healing began early. “I think I knew in high school that I wanted to be a physical therapist,” Betsy said.

Jack Luna: 56 Years of Entertaining & Connecting Through MusicFor more than five decades, Jack Luna has been bringing music, energy, and personality to events across the region—and for the last 40 years, he's been doing it behind the DJ booth.“I started very young as a drummer in my dad’s band,” Jack shared. “When I took a

Lee Ann Keller didn’t initially set out to lead a company—let alone chair the board of the Midland Business Alliance. But after 30 years with Omni Tech International, Ltd., she’s doing just that—and more. With a background in mechanical engineering and business, Lee Ann began her career in the corporate world before launching her