“There’s a saying: “Bread is the head of everything.” It starts every meal, every day. But the bread we found in stores here didn’t taste like food. It was lifeless. We couldn’t find a single loaf that gave us that nourishing, energizing feeling.” -Natalia Iakovleva
Read MoreSaralyn joined Midland's Open Door two years ago, initially inspired by the meaningful work of her predecessor, Renee Pettinger. "I came here because I admired how Renee truly cared for people," Saralyn explained. "To me, love for God and love for neighbor are central. Open Door embodies that by treating everyone with dignity and compassion, recognizing each person’s inherent worth. We have the opportunity to see people that others sometimes overlook, to care deeply for them, and to remind them of their value."
Read More“Before working here, I had a very different idea of Midland. I thought it was all “Sparkle City”—neat, shiny, maybe a bit exclusive. But I was wrong. Midland is a place of incredible depth, inclusivity, and heart. The arts community here is more vibrant than I ever imagined. The people are generous, supportive, and deeply engaged. There’s a space here for everyone—which means a lot coming from someone who once worried she wouldn’t quite fit.“ - Cailey Brown
Read MoreKrista Martelli of Ayre Rhinehart Real Estate Partners had a passion for real estate at a young age, inspired by her mother who transitioned from dental hygiene to construction, building her own company when few women were in the industry.
Read More“Midland is a remarkable place. It’s a city with the heart of a small town where people show up for one another, where someone with no connection to our students rallies around them because they care, and where we prioritize connection, even across differences.“ -Penny Miller-Nelson
Read MoreThe Saginaw Art Museum & Gardens, in cooperation with the Midland County Educational Service Agency, is expanding the museum’s Arts for All program to include students serviced by the Midland County ESA.
Read MoreJosh 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, authentic ways.
Read MoreGreater Midland Community Center is proud to shine a spotlight on the accessibility features that ensure its facility is a place where everyone feels welcome and supported. Guided by its core value of building belonging, these amenities create an inclusive environment where individuals of all abilities can fully enjoy everything the Community Center has to offer.
Read More“I’ve moved away before—college in Kentucky, work in Memphis and in Davison—but Midland has always called me back.“ -Jacqueline Leapheart
Read MoreIn her role at Little Forks Conservancy, Lily Kelsey sees herself as a bridge between scientific research and public understanding.
Read MoreAll youth have the potential to thrive. Adult relationships are essential to help young people grow and develop. As adults, we can intentionally create connections with the young people around us.
Read MoreThe MYPros Community Crowdfund is an initiative designed to make a significant economic impact in Midland County while actively engaging young professionals. For 2025 a single business will receive up to $60,000 in funding for the first time in the Crowdfund's history. The funds will be raised through community contributions and matching funds. The volume of impact for one business makes this the most focused and high-impact MYPros Community Crowdfund to date.
Read MoreThe Alden B. Dow Home & Studio is pleased to announce that for the first time in its 85-year history, the Dorothy Dow Arbury Residence, a masterwork designed by her brother, Michigan’s Architect Laureate, Alden B. Dow F.A.I.A., will be open to the public for one day of guided tours on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Read More“I want to continue helping shape a community where the arts aren’t just an add-on but a driving force of our identity. Midland has the heart, the vision, and the people to make that happen, and I’m grateful to be a part of it.” - Alex Woody
Read More“When I came back, instead of a fight, I found just an embrace—Midland was ready for what I had to bring." – Tonia West
Read MoreDr. William Morrone, Medical Examiner for five area counties, (Arenac, Bay, Iosco, Midland, and Tuscola Counties), reports seven suicide deaths in the region within a relatively short period of time. According to Morrone, “this trend is very alarming, and I am alerting the region so people know how to recognize signs that may indicate suicide and take steps to get help for themselves, family members, or friends.”
Read MoreThe Max Loves Midland Navigation Team gathered on February 14, 2024, to discuss key community initiatives, called “Collabor-action Teams”, focused on housing, people attraction and retention, and childcare.
Read More“I focus on one conversation at a time, hoping people will grow and see the importance of having conversations and listening to each other. Whether we have funding to do it in big places or outdoors in a park, I’ll always do this work.” -Erin Patrice, The Breaking Bread Village
Read MoreDue to overwhelming demand, Midland Center for the Arts is extending the exclusive Midwest engagement of Space Explorers: THE INFINITE through April 6, 2025!
Read More“With Nord Social on the horizon and my new role at Midland County ESA, I'm excited to be part of this community's next chapter.” -Grant Murschel
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