Hey, Bay City!

Hey, Bay City!

Bringing you stories of great people doing great things from all across Bay County, Michigan!

Episodes

October 22, 2024 45 mins

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 organization's critical role in the economce development of Bay County.

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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.

This conversation is filled with practical insights and thoughtful analysis, offering...

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October 1, 2024 62 mins

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 attracting college students, graduates, and retirees, John offers a comprehensive overview o...

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September 30, 2024 19 mins
In this episode of The Hey, Bay City! Podcast, join Ryan Boone, former principal and Prevention Education Coordinator at the
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August 3, 2024 49 mins

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 the heathcare innovations he has brought to McLaren Bay Region.
 
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July 30, 2024 28 mins
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 entrepre...

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In this episode, we get to talk "shop" with Jason Story, Director of Talent and Small Business Initiatives at the
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July 7, 2024 55 mins

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!

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June 25, 2024 33 mins
Erin Patrice of The Breaking Bread Village
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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! 

For all our past episodes, stories, community information, and Bay County job board, head to www.heybaycity.com.

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In the latest episode of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, we talk to Heather Spencer of A Spencer Gellise Salon...
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June 3, 2024 36 mins

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 podcasts!

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May 26, 2024 27 mins
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April 1, 2024 41 mins

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! 

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March 26, 2024 51 mins

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 dedication to bringing quality and integrity to his business. 

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March 25, 2024 69 mins
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: societ...
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March 2, 2024 55 mins

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.

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February 20, 2024 41 mins

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 br...

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February 3, 2024 29 mins

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.

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