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Taylor Idema and Chris Bundy
Local teen taking community arts pavilion from concept to concrete

After two years of fundraising, planning, and permit processes, Taylor Idema's vision of a place where her community can gather outdoors for music and performances is slated for completion within the year.

Renaissance Academy students participate in a game in the school's gymnasium
A new report says social and emotional engagement boosts learning. Renaissance Academy agrees.

Simultaneously supporting students’ social, emotional, and academic development has a positive impact on attendance, test scores, future success in college and careers, and makes schools safer.

The Bearinger Fireproof Building in Saginaw
New nonprofit aims to infuse region with community-focused developers and investors

A new non-profit is encouraging small investments in big ideas throughout the Great Lakes Bay Region, one building at a time. 

New nonprofit aims to infuse region with community-focused developers and investors

A newly formed nonprofit aims to strengthen communities by providing mentorship, resources, and information to emerging developers and real estate investors in the Great Lakes Bay Region

Holiday gift boxes support small businesses while funding local and international projects

The Mt. Pleasant Rotary is running a holiday gift box fundraiser and 100% of the proceeds go towards local and international service projects.

Mt. Pleasant’s Discovery Museum wants kid to run, explore, and play their way into learning

Mt. Pleasant's Discovery Museum offers 12,000 square-feet of space for kids to move, learn, and explore.

Kati Mora says health depends on changing the way people think about body size
MMEDRA is creating an alliance of care for those with eating disorders

Mid-Michigan mental and physical health care professionals are teaming up to offer help and resources to people suffering from eating disorders.

What’s next for Bay County? Stay connected with IMG’s newest pub, ‘Route’

In Bay County, people are looking to grow deep roots into a place they can call home while still being willing to take risks, move forward, and work hard to create a stronger future. Follow Route Bay City to learn more.

Mike Schuette of GCI water with a jar of clean, treated water
Family business aims to solve global water problem

GCI Water Solutions is tackling the global problem of wastewater purification in a low-cost, environmentally friendly way.

President of the Mt. Pleasant Rotary Club, Alysha Fisher, gives closing announcements at the club's meeting on Monday, Oct.8, 2018.
In Middle Michigan, Rotary is becoming a girls’ club

Thirty-one years ago, at the first fundraiser of the Rotary Club where female members were welcomed, a man shouted a joke about dishwashers. Today, women make up more than half of Mt. Pleasant's Rotary Club membership. 

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