Driving Economic and Community Growth in Bay County: Insights from Bay Future and SBDC This episode of 'Hey Bay City' centers on the vital efforts of Bay Future and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in fostering economic and community development in Bay County, Michigan. Jim Reaume, President and CEO of Bay Future, Inc., discusses the or…

In this engaging episode, Jason Story from the Midland Business Alliance talks about his 7 step framework for attraction and retention. Jason and Phil explore how defining and understanding each step—Attract, Acquire, Integrate, Train, Develop, Retain, and Sustain—can shed light on effective strategies for community growth and workforce stability. …

Join John Kaczynski from Saginaw Valley State University as he delves into the nuances of attraction and retention in the Great Lakes Bay Region! John shares his personal and family anecdotes to highlight the significance of quality of life and sense of community. From discussing historical migration patterns to the modern-day challenges of attract…

In this episode of The Hey, Bay City! Podcast, join Ryan Boone, former principal and Prevention Education Coordinator at the CAN Council as he discusses his transition from a 26-year career in education to working on child abuse prevention and advocacy. Ryan shares his deep connection with the CAN Council and its mission to keep children safe from …

Dr. Nick Mouawad of McLaren Bay Region was recently recognized by Newsweek as one of the top vascular surgeons in the NATION. Join us as we sit down with Dr. Mouawad to hear about his upbringing in Dubai to his medical training in Ireland and his remarkable career here in Bay County. He provides an inside look at what it's like to be a surgeon and …

Chloe Cerva of Pretzel Prize is our special guest on the latest episode of the Hey, Bay City Podcast! We talk about her move out to Portland, moving back, being and entrepreneur, and of course...pretzels! Watch the episode here, on YouTube or listen wherever you listen to podcasts! Spotify: https://bit.ly/3VpFQPK Apple: https://apple.co/3vrgbz4 iHe…

In this episode, we get to talk "shop" with Jason Story, Director of Talent and Small Business Initiatives at the Midland Business Alliance! What attracts and retains people to a place? What are the challenges? What are the big plans and little steps that lead to growing, thriving cities? We talk about all this and more in this very special episode…

In this episode of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, we get to know HBC's Director of Workforce Development, Sara Parker! Check out all our podcasts, stories, community info and the HBC! Job Board at www.heybaycity.com!

Erin Patrice of The Breaking Bread Village recaps the most recent live show in the ncludingYOU series, a community conversation series in partnership with the Bay Area Community Foundation. In these events, a diverse group of participants from the Bay County community (as well as the audience!) discuss "big idea" topics like bias, judgement, empath…

Miss Bay County is now the new MISS MICHIGAN! We chat with Jenae Lodewyk about working for the Pistons, competing for Miss Michigan, hear her perform, and more in the latest episode of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast! For all our past episodes, stories, community information, and Bay County job board, head to www.heybaycity.com.…

In the latest episode of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, we talk to Heather Spencer of A Spencer Gellise Salon about their path towards becoming a top 200 salon IN THE COUNTRY, what makes a good leader, and more! Watch or listen on Facebook or YouTube, or listen wherever you listen to podcasts! Watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/heybaycity, an…

We talk to Delta College President, Dr. Mike Gavin, about why community college is important, a program that allows people over 21 to earn a degree or certification for free, and Delta's opportunities for those looking to pursue a skilled trade. Visit www.heybaycity.com for community information, the HBC Job Board, and all our past stories and podc…

Dante Davis left his job at SpaceX and Tesla to bring hands-on STEM education to kids here in the Great Lakes Bay Region. One June 8th, through a partnership between the Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance, the Bay-Arenac ISD, the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, the Bay Area Community Foundation, and powered by Hey, Bay City!, Davis is kicking off his …

In this episode, Josh from Seven Slot Remodeling shares his journey from Southern California to Bay City, Michigan. Josh discusses both positive influences and the challenges he faced growing up, along with his military service in the Air Force and how it taught him self-awareness and hard work. Tune in to hear Josh's heartfelt stories and his dedi…

The Bay Area Community Foundation invited Erin Patrice of The Breaking Bread Village to host a year-long community conversation series called “Including You”. The series invites members from the community onto a panel to discuss a topic, and each free event focuses on a different topic: societal expectations, bias and judgment, empathy and toleranc…

Heather Zywicki repped Bay City on Wheel of Fortune and we talk to her about her experience AND her EPIC solo car-camping trip across the Pacific Northwest! For all our stories, podcasts, and community information, head to www.heybaycity.com.

Richard Hagen, aka RichardEats is a Food and Hospitality content creator from Bay City, Michigan. Cumulatively over 1M+ followers, reaching nearly 100M users monthly. Richard began posting content in the fall of 2020, at the height of COVID and has rarely missed a day of posting original content since. With 720K+ followers on TikTok, 350K+ on Insta…

When Lauren and Ben opened Lolobee’s Lounge in 2022, they wanted it to be something different: late night with a little bit of Lauren's hometown of New Orleans. They've accomplished that and more, turning a once derelict and vacant building into a vibrant and creative community hub where everybody feels like part of the family. For Bay County info,…

Starting in January, the Bay Area Community Foundation has invited Erin Patrice of The Breaking Bread Village to host a year-long community conversation series called “Including You”. The series invites members from the community onto a panel to discuss a topic, and each free event focuses on a different topic: societal expectations, bias and judgm…

Bay City musician Henry Walters finds inspiration in everything from the Beatles to techno to philosophy, and in episode 50 of the Hey, Bay City Podcast, he talks to us about his musical journey AND performs two songs live. Watch on HBC!'s Facebook or YouTube, or listen wherever you listen to podcasts! For past stories, podcasts, community informat…

Starting in January, the Bay Area Community Foundation has invited Erin Patrice of The Breaking Bread Village to host a year-long community conversation series called “Including You”. The series invites members from the community onto a panel to discuss a topic, and each free event focuses on a different topic: societal expectations, bias and judgm…

Anna Bebow of Soul Fit and Creative Grace Co., and Katie Volk of Soul Fit and Katie Volk Coaching stop by to talk about their journeys to entrepreneurship, physical and mental health, and build a community. Watch the episode on Hey, Bay City's Facebook or Youtube, or listen wherever you listen to podcasts! For past stories, podcasts, community info…

Kalysta joins us for Episode 48 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast…and treats us to a live performance! You can watch the episode on HBC!’s Facebook, YouTube channel, or listen wherever you listen to podcasts!Av Hey, Bay City!

In Episode 46 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, Representative Timmy Beson stops by to chat about Bay County and his work as one of the 110 members of Michigan's House of Representatives. You can watch the episode on Facebook or the HBC! YouTube channel. Check out all our podcasts, stories, and Bay County community information at www.heybaycity.com! •…

Dow's apprenticeship program provides a pathway to both a debt-free associate’s degree and a nationally recognized apprenticeship certification. We chat with Early Career Site Development Leader, Robert Guerra, about how the program works. Watch the interview on Hey, Bay City's Facebook or YouTube, or listen wherever you listen to podcasts!…

It's Bay City's first podcast by kids, for kids! Join host Levi Socier as he talks to classmate Carter Radtke about volunteering, why they call him "The Lip Ripper", and his hobby of collecting paint samples from Home Depot! P.S. Be sure to stick around till the very end for a Levi vs. Carter RAP BATTLE.…

In Episode 45 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet stops by to chat about her path into politics and her work in Lansing since being elected. You can watch the episode here or on YouTube, or listen wherever you listen to podcasts. Next week, Representive Timmy Beson! Check out all our podcasts, stories, and Bay County commu…

It's time to change the game! In Episode 43 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, Scott Stazak stops by to talk about how Game Changer Therapy Services is changing kids' lives...in more ways than one! Check out all our podcasts, stories, and Bay County community information at www.heybaycity.com! • Newsletter • Facebook • Instagram • YouTube • LinkedIn • …

Vantage Plastics, Inc. is coming to Bay County! In Episode 42 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, we talk to Paul Aultman and Don Hale about their investment into a new facility in Bangor Charter Township: a $40 million investment and projected 93 jobs! Check out all our podcasts, stories, and Bay County community information at www.heybaycity.com! • Ne…

The Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance is on a mission to increase the regional population by 40,000 people by the year 2040. Matt Felan, President and CEO, and Ken Horn, Executive Vice President of Strategic Development, stop by to talk about Operation 40k, what Bay County offers the region and vice versa, and more! For more stories, podcasts, and …

The Business and Education Partnership is BACK! This critical program through the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce creates collaboration between Bay County schools and Employers, and in Episode 40 of The Hey, Bay City! Podcast, Renee Courier Aumock from the Bay-Arenac ISD and Marlana Cork from the Chamber stop by to chat all things BEP! For Bay County …

In Episode 39, we chat with Saginaw Valley State University President Dr. George Grant as he begins his first full academic year with the university. We talk about his path to the university, as well as his thoughts on education, college, switching majors, and more! Check out all our podcasts, stories, and Bay County community information at www.he…

Hell's Half Mile Film & Music Festival has been voted one of the top 25 coolest film festivals in the WORLD by MovieMaker Magazine...and it's right here in Bay City! To give us a sneak peek of this year's event is festival director and founding board member, Alan LaFave! Watch Episode 38 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast here on Facebook, or subscribe …

It's Craig Goulet, City manager of the City of Essexville, in an episode of "Hey, Essexville!" We talk to Craig about his path to his position, his approach towards being a city manager, and what he loves about his community. Catch all our past stories, podcasts, and serach for Bay County jobs and community information at www.heybaycity.com!…

In Episode 36 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, we talk to Michael Hensley, Director of Marketing at Go Great Lakes Bay, about Bay County and regional tourism. You can watch this episode on Facebook or YouTube, or listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Check out all the past episodes and Bay County stories, jobs, and information over at heybaycity.com. …

Jeff Robinson moved to Bay County in January to become the new President and CEO of McLaren Bay Special Care, a long-term acute care hospital in Bay City. While the saving people's lives is an everyday occurrence at McLaren, a few weeks ago, Jeff's life was saved by the same people he helps lead. In Episode 35 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, we're j…

In Episode 34 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, we talk to three different Saginaw Valley State University graduates with three different career paths about how they ended up where they are, their experiences at SVSU, and advice they'd give to college and high school-aged students who are still exploring potential careers. Watch and read this intervie…

River Jordan Inc. is a Bay County nonprofit whose mission is to empower those who have experienced foster care to thrive. In Episode 33 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, Founder Aland Stamps shares his AMAZING story and the mission of River Jordan. Watch and read our full interview with Aland over on the HBC! website, www.heybaycity.com.…

In this episode, we talk to Chris Exo and Jeff Palmer about their journey of opening Crazy Quarters Arcade in Downtown Bay City, their love for pinball, and why building a community of fun is so important. You can visit Crazy Quarters Arcade on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/cqabc. • Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gXnVaRf6 • Facebook: https://ln…

Chances are that you are one of the 250,000 people who stop by St. Laurent Brothers every year for ice cream, chocolate, or a favorite candy. Co-owner Steve Frye is retiring and in the process of selling the legacy Bay City business, and this episode of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, he tells his story! You can watch or listen to the full interview on…

We're getting SCRUMPTIOUS in Episode 29! Maria Otto of Little Pastry Shop stops by to talk about her path to becoming an entrepreneur, the support she received from her family and the Michigan SBDC (Lake Huron Region) along the way, and of course, BAKED GOODS. • Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gXnVaRf6 • Facebook: https://lnkd.in/ghCBhsyn • Instagram: …

In Episode 28 of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, we talk with Darold Newton, President of the Bay City branch of the NAACP. You can watch or listen on Facebook, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify! • Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gXnVaRf6 • Facebook: https://lnkd.in/ghCBhsyn • Instagram: https://lnkd.in/gKeqR7s7 • YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g64zUEev • Link…

"I fell in love with the building immediately." Adam Bronson of Woodworth Commercial, a real estate developer out of Owosso, talks about the investment they're making in the Bay County community by developing the former Allen Medical Building, now known as the Bay Professional Building. • Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gXnVaRf6 • Facebook: https://lnk…

In Episode 31 of the Hey, Bay City Podcast, we talk to Andy Reed of Reed Recording Studio! He's worked with national recording artist like The Verve Pipe to local artists like Todd Michael Hall, JD Dominowski, and ADABOY! We chat about music, the creative process, musicians we should be listening to and more. • The HBC! Newsletter • Facebook • Inst…

Sombrerors Mexican Restaurant is coming to Midland Street! Shannon Stricker joins us to talk about Sombreros and Stricker Cosmetology and Aesthetics. You can watch or listen to our full interview here on Facebook, YouTube, iTunes and Spotify - just search for "Hey, Bay City!" • Newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gXnVaRf6 • Facebook: https://lnkd.in/ghCBhs…

It's the final part in our Choosing a Career series! You've got the job you want...now what? Even though you've succeeded, keep in mind that you can change, a job can change, and your life can change, so Marlana gives us some tips on how to make sure you're choosing a career that's right for you...even after you've got the job!…

In Episode 24, Marlana talks about some things to think about before clicking "Apply Now" for an open position.Av Hey, Bay City!

An important but often overlooked step in figuring out a career path is researching what a specific job does day-to-day. A journalist does more than just write, a chef does more than just cook, and digging into a career to see what that "more" is can be a critical step in figuring out if a career is right for you.…