Hey, Bay City‪!‬ Hey, Bay City!

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! 

 

Show Notes: 

 

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background

00:39 The Importance of Attraction and Retention

01:23 Journey to Midland

02:17 Workforce Development and Community Engagement

04:12 Human-Centric Approach to Workforce

09:05 The Role of Aesthetics in Community Building

18:53 Community Identity and Unique Initiatives

23:23 Events and Community Pride

27:53 Addressing Loneliness and Social Isolation

31:11 Midland's RADTalent Initiative

34:19 The Importance of Modern Communication in Communities

35:44 Adapting Communication to Audience Needs

37:19 Balancing Community Improvement and Communication

38:37 The Role of Media in Community Storytelling

39:52 Challenges in Community Attraction and Retention

40:43 Long-Term Vision and Immediate Actions

42:06 Creating a Welcoming Environment for Newcomers

44:53 The Continuous Effort of Community Growth

45:58 The Importance of Incremental Progress

52:39 Collaborative Community Development

01:02:48 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
 
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In this episode of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, we get to know HBC's Director of Workforce Development, Sara Parker!
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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, empathy and tolerance.

 

The next show will be Tuesday, August 13th and will focus on honesty and transparency. There is no cost to attend, but you're encouraged to register here: https://bit.ly/4cdB7tK


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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! 

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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!



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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. 

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