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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

In this episode, Nicole Wilson, Vice President of Economic Development at the Midland Business Alliance, sits down with Benjamin Denay, President and CEO of Wildfire Credit Union. Ben shares his strong connection to the Great Lakes Bay Region and reflects on his professional journey—from a background in public accounting, to working in finance at the

In this episode, Nicole Wilson, Vice President of Economic Development at the Midland Business Alliance, speaks with Mike Williams, Midland Market President for Isabella Bank. Mike shares his journey from working at Comerica Bank to discovering his passion for community banking at Chemical Bank—and ultimately stepping into leadership at Isabella Bank.

Tommy’s Express Car Wash: Community at the Core What brought Tom Terry to Tommy's Express Car Wash wasn’t just a career change—it was a values alignment. After years working in fast-paced restaurant and retail management, Tom was ready to reclaim more time with his family and work for an organization that truly walked the walk.

Carrying the Torch: Taylor Trapani Leads a Legacy of Clear, Compassionate Communication When Taylor Trapani officially took the reins of Trapani Communications in January 2024, she wasn’t just stepping into a new role—she was continuing a family legacy three decades in the making. The company, founded by her mother 30 years ago, has long

Midland, Michigan – The Midland Business Alliance (MBA) Advisory Committee on Infrastructure is launching an electronic newsletter in September: High Water Mark. “The High Water Mark newsletter typically will include updates on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood study, the flood reduction and resiliency efforts in Midland and Midland