Hey, Great Lakes Bay!

Every Week, The Great Lakes Bay Regional Alliance talks with businesses, organizations, and individuals from Bay, Saginaw, Midland, and Isabella Counties, telling local stories and talking about what makes the region so great!

Episode 39 - Women In Leadership

This week, we're talking with Amy Thomas, owner of Believe Inspire Beauty and Lori Carrol, Owner of Harbour Light Photography, who are both involved with Women In Leadership (WIL). We'll discuss entrepreneurship in the region, owning a business, and the WIL group. Tune in!

11-24
43:59

Episode 38 - Dow Credit Union

This week, Tera talks with Dow Credit Union President & CEO Michael Goad along with Director of Marketing and Community Relations Alayna Gant about their community-focused culture and services they provide. They're joined by Lindsay Richardson of the Bay Area Women's Center to talk about the work Dow CU puts into local organizations that make our region better. Tune in!

11-11
44:00

Episode 37 - Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works!

This week, Kristen Wenzel and Anna Willman-Onstott join us to talk about Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! and what they do for workforce development, as well as education from cradle to career. Tune in!

11-03
43:54

Episode 33 - Amigo Mobility

This week, Matt sits down with Beth and Jordan Thieme as they tell the story of Amigo Mobility, a Great Lakes Bay Region Manufacturer. Tune in!

10-28
43:36

Episode 36 - Martha Zehnder Kaczynski

This week, we're heading to the Great Lake Bay Region's Little Bavaria to talk with Martha Zehnder Kaczynski about the rich history of the Bavariann Inn and the evolving growth that keeps Frankenmuth a travel destination. Tune in!

10-27
43:59

Episode 35 - Frankenmuth & Mt. Pleasant CVBs

This week, Tera sits down with Jamie Furbush from the Frankenmuth CVB and Chris Rowley from the Mount Pleasant CVB to talk about the structure and role of Convention and Visitors Bureaus in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Tune in!

10-20
43:59

Episode 34 - Ken Horn

This week, Matt sits down with Ken Horn to talk about his story, his career, and how he has used loss to inspire others. Tune in!

10-13
48:29

Episode 32 - Lake Effect Chiropractic

This week, Tera talks with Ashley and Brittany from Lake Effect Chiropractic about how they help our region stay happy and healthy through movement and up-to-date rehabilitation techniques. Tune in!

09-29
43:13

Episode 31 - Skilled Trades in the Region

This week, Tera talks with UA Local 85 Business Manager Justin Pomerville about skilled trades education, membership, and the work tradespeople do to make our region great!

09-22
43:59

Episode 30 - Reverie Wedding Co.

This week, we're learning about a brand new wedding venue in the heart of Bay City. Tera talks with owners Rachel and Jon about Reverie Wedding Co. and how they're documenting their journey. Tune in!

09-19
43:59

Episode 29 - Regionalism

This week, Matt and Tera take a look at regionalism! What makes Saginaw, Bay, Midland, and Isabella Counties, along with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, "The Great Lakes Bay Region?" What's unique about our region, and how do we work to make it a better place to live? Tune in!

09-08
48:53

Episode 28 - Sailing Great Lakes Bay

This week, Matt and Tera are joined by Greg Velez, Board Chair of Baysail to talk about the Appledore IV, the future of tall ships in Bay City, and his heroics on Lake Huron. Tune in!

08-25
43:59

Episode 27 - Rod Hildebrant and Matthew Meehan

This week, Matt Felan sits down with Rod Hildebrant and Matthew Meehan to talk about their company Shine Water, and their continued development in Downtown Bay City. Tune in!

08-18
43:59

Episode 26 - Art Lewis

This week, we're celebrating 75 years of WSGW with the one and only Art Lewis! Matt talks with him about his story and how he came from The Bronx to Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region. Tune in!

08-11
46:48

Episode 25 - Riverfront Saginaw

Matt Felan talks with Craig Goslin and Renee Johnston about the history, development, and future of Riverfront Saginaw. Tune in!

08-04
43:59

Episode 24 - Northwood University

Matt talks with Northwood University Chief Development and Engagement Officer Justin Marshall and Vice President of Strategic Alliances and CAMS. Tune in to hear all about the Great Lakes Bay Region's free enterprise university!

07-28
43:59

Episode 23 - Tiffany Torain

This week, Matt talks with Dow Inclusion Relationship Manager Tiffany Torain about her work and her journey from New Orleans to the Great Lakes Bay Region. Tune in!

07-21
48:12

Episode 22 - The Legacy Center

Matt talks with Kathryn Tate, President & CEO of The Legacy Center about the organization's work in substance abuse prevention and promoting literacy in the region. Tune in!

07-14
44:00

Episode 21 - Pizza Time!

This week, Matt talks all things pizza in the region with Kevin Novellino of Brooklyn Boyz in Bay City and Gus Wojda of Pizza Sam's in Midland. Tune in for a delicious conversation!

07-07
43:59

Episode 20 - SVSU Chief Science Officers

Matt talks with Jake Lounsbury, STEM Outreach Coordinator at SVSU, as well as a couple of their Chief Science Officers about bringing STEM education to K-12 students. Tune in!

06-30
43:58

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