Hey, Bay City!

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 work in Bay County with STEM Fest!  In this episode of the Hey, Bay City podcast, Davis shares his story and details about this incredible event.

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 tolerance, honesty and transparency, morality and religion, and the greater good.   We sat down with Erin to recap the second event of the series where the topics discussed were bias and judgement, and to talk about the upcoming show on Tuesday, May 14th about empathy and tolerance.

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 Instagram, and 172K+ on Facebook, Richard has collaborated with many major and National brands such as the NFL, Traeger Grills, Kings Hawaiian, McDonalds, Walmart and more. Richard prides himself in showcasing easy weeknight meals, backyard BBQ, appetizers and experiences in the Great Lakes Bay Region and beyond. Richard lives in Bay City, with his wife Breanna, daughter Penelope and son Elias. • Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/heybaycity/signup • Facebook: facebook.com/heybaycity • Instagram: instagram.com/heybaycity • YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g64zUEev • LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/gc2GbFc8 • iTunes: https://apple.co/3FUc7IM • iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-hey-bay-city-104129966/ • Spotify: https://bit.ly/3VpFQPK

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, jobs, events, stories and podcasts: www.heybaycity.com Follow HBC! on Facebook Follow HBC! on Instagram

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 judgment, empathy and tolerance, honesty and transparency, morality and religion, and the greater good.   In this special two-part conversation on the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, we talk to Erin about her journey towards conversation, the power of communication, what to expect from the series, and more!   Subscribe and listen wherever you listen to podcasts.   The first event is January 8th at the Pere Marquette Depot, located at 1000 Adams St. in Bay City. Doors open at 6PM, with the show starting at 6:30 PM.    For past stories, podcasts, community information, and job listings, visit www.heybaycity.com!

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 information, and job listings, visit www.heybaycity.com!

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 judgment, empathy and tolerance, honesty and transparency, morality and religion, and the greater good.   In this special two-part conversation on the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, we talk to Erin about her journey towards conversation, the power of communication, what to expect from the series, and more!   Subcribe and listen wherever you listen to podcasts.    The first event is January 8th at the Pere Marquette Depot, located at 1000 Adams St. in Bay City. Doors open at 6PM, with the show starting at 6:30 PM.    For past stories, podcasts, community information, and job listings, visit www.heybaycity.com!

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 information, and job listings, visit www.heybaycity.com!

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!

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! • Newsletter • Facebook • Instagram • YouTube • LinkedIn • iHeart • Apple • Spotify

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 community information at www.heybaycity.com! • Newsletter • Facebook • Instagram • YouTube • LinkedIn • iHeart • Apple • Spotify

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 • iHeart • Apple • Spotify

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! • Newsletter • Facebook • Instagram • YouTube • LinkedIn • iHeart • Apple • Spotify

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 community information, head to www.heybaycity.com.

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 stories, podcasts, jobs, and community information, head to www.heybaycity.com!  

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.heybaycity.com! • Newsletter • Facebook • Instagram • YouTube • LinkedIn • iHeart • Apple • Spotify

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 and listen wherever you listen to podcasts. For tickets and information, head to hhmfest.com.    Join us for HHM September 21st through the 24th, and check out all our podcasts, stories, and Bay County community information at www.heybaycity.com! • Newsletter • Facebook • Instagram • YouTube • LinkedIn • iHeart • Apple • Spotify