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Jun 13
Playoff Bound Once Again
Playoff Bound Once AgainFor the 7th time in franchise history, Loons are headed to postseason EASTLAKE, Ohio – From the very start, it seemed like the wait would only last one extra day. After failing to clinch a Midwest League Playoff spot in their first try on Tuesday night, the Great Lakes Loons completed the job on Wednesday as they shut out the Lake County Captains 5-0 to clinch their 7th postseason berth in franchise history. It’s the 3rd time the Loons (41-22) have clinched a playoff spot in the
Jun 13Hip Replacements Return Local Competitive Athlete to His Active Lifestyle
MidMichigan HealthNews Release For Immediate ReleaseJune 13, 2019 Hip Replacements Return Local Competitive Athlete to His Active Lifestyle MIDLAND, Mich. – Matt Smith of Midland leads an extremely active lifestyle - far more than the average person. The 46-year old and his wife owned a gym for 13 years, and he still works as a personal trainer part time. When he is not working at the gym or at his full-time job as a realtor, Smith spends his free time training for his next race. As a competitive
Jun 11Chippewa Nature Center to Host Summer Exploration Days June 12-Sept 2
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 10, 2019CONTACT:Jamie HockstraDirector of Marketing and Communications989.631.0830 | 989.631.7070 fjhockstra@chippewanaturecenter.orgwww.chippewanaturecenter.org Chippewa Nature Center to Host Summer Exploration Days June 12-Sept 2 WHEN: Thursday, June 21, 2018 • 7-8:30 pmWHERE: Chippewa Nature Center 400 S Badour Rd, MidlandWHO: All Ages, under 18 with adultADMISSION: Free Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) will host Summer
Jun 11DCECU compliance and risk management director wins statewide award
MEDIA CONTACT: Teresa Cunningham Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union Work: 989.835.7794, ext. 4833 tcunningham@dcecu.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DCECU compliance
Jun 10Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter Appoints New Leadership to Board of Dir
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter Appoints New Leadership to Board of Directors Midland & Lansing Michigan, June 2019 –Associated Builders and Contractors Greater Michigan Chapter (ABC/GMC), announces new Board of Directors leadership! Board members set an organization’s strategic direction by establishing policies and goals to guide the chief executive and other leadership in accordance with the bylaws of the organization. The
Jun 10DCECU employees help build home, clean up litter during volunteer projects
MEDIA CONTACT: Teresa Cunningham Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union Work: 989.835.7794, ext. 4833 tcunningham@dcecu.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DCECU employees help build home, clean up litter during volunteer projects MIDLAND, MICHIGAN,
Jun 10Larry L. Preston Named Chairman of the Board, Temple Theatre Foundation and Saginaw Art Museum
PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate Release Larry L. Preston Named Chairman of the Board, Temple Theatre Foundation and Saginaw Art Museum (May 28, 2019) The Temple Theatre Foundation and Saginaw Art Museum Boards of Directors today announced the appointment of Larry L. Preston as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the two organizations.Preston, co-founder and recently retired CEO of Tri-Star Trust Bank, assumes the role of Chairman of the Board immediately.“Larry brings to our organizations a truly
Jun 10Michael Kolleth Named Executive Director, Temple Theatre Foundation and Saginaw Art Museum
PRESS RELEASEFor Immediate Release Michael Kolleth Named Executive Director, Temple Theatre Foundation and Saginaw Art Museum (May 28, 2019) The Temple Theatre Foundation and Saginaw Art Museum Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Michael Kolleth as Executive Director of the two organizations. Kolleth, senior director of Public Affairs at Dow, will replace Stacey Gannon who resigned in March to take a role in the financial services industry after six years in Executive Director
Jun 10SVSU STEM program inspires computer coding curriculum in Freeland schools
For immediate release: June 6, 2019Contact: J.J. Boehm, Director of Media Relations (989) 964-4055 University Communications SVSU STEM program inspires computer coding curriculum in Freeland schools More than 1,000 students in the Freeland Community School District were inspired to learn about computer coding – and the power of scientific persistence – thanks to a teacher's participation in a Saginaw Valley State University-hosted program aimed at
Jun 10SVSU program inspires teacher to engineer biodiesel assignment for Millington High students
For immediate release: June 6, 2019Contact: J.J. Boehm, Director of Media Relations (989) 964-4055 University Communications SVSU program inspires teacher to engineer biodiesel assignment for Millington High students Empowered by a Saginaw Valley State University program aimed at enriching STEM education regionally, a Millington High School teacher gave his students a taste of life as an engineer during a project that spanned the 2018-19 academic
Jun 10SVSU community remembers life and legacy of former President Jack Ryder
For immediate release: June 5, 2019Contact: J.J. Boehm, Director of Media Relations (989) 964-4055 University Communications SVSU community remembers life and legacy of former President Jack Ryder Family, friends and colleagues recalled how former Saginaw Valley State University President Jack M. Ryder used grit and determination to mold an institution that stands stronger today because of his hard work during a ceremony honoring the late
Jun 101st State Bank Announces the Promotion of Six Officers
Margo Winieckie, Senior Vice President989.596.0821MargoW@1stStateBk.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEJune 10, 2019 1st State Bank Announces the Promotion of Six Officers Saginaw, MI: Jim Milroy, President & CEO of 1st State Bank, is proud to announce the following promotions: Kevin Fraser has been promoted to Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer. Fraser joined 1st State Bank in 2009 and has 20 years of experience in the accounting industry. Denise Avery has been promoted to Senior Vice
Jun 10SVSU students to 'Battle' support to support teens with The ROCK Center for Youth Development
For immediate release: June 3, 2019Contact: J.J. Boehm, Director of Media Relations (989) 964-4055 University Communications SVSU students to 'Battle' support to support teens with The ROCK Center for Youth Development Saginaw Valley State University students inspired to continue supporting community-engaged nonprofits today selected a Midland-based organization to serve as the beneficiary of a week-long annual fundraising tradition in
Jun 07Study Ranks MidMichigan Health in Top Quintile of Health Systems Nationwide
MidMichigan Health News Release For Immediate ReleaseJune 7, 2019 Study Ranks MidMichigan Health in Top Quintile of Health Systems Nationwide MIDLAND, Mich. –For the third year in a row, MidMichigan Health was ranked in the top 20 percent (quintile) for balanced performance among small health systems nationwide by IBM Watson Health™. This included MidMichigan being named one of the nation’s 15 Top Health Systems® by Truven Health Analytics™ (now IBM Watson Health) in 2016, which also landed the
Jun 07New Orchard Building Opens June 24
MidMichigan Health News Release For Immediate ReleaseJune 7, 2019 New Orchard Building Opens June 24 MIDLAND, Mich. – Patients stepping inside the new Orchard Building later this month will find an abundance of light, warm colors along with unique rooftop garden. The building, located on the campus of MidMichigan Medical Center – Midland, will be the new home to cardiovascular testing, imaging services, laboratory services and an anticoagulation clinic. The facility will open to patients on
Jun 05GROUNDBREAKING SET FOR UNITED FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION IN AUBURN
GROUNDBREAKING SET FOR UNITED FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION IN AUBURN United Financial Credit Union, will break ground on a new office on Tuesday, June 18th. The ceremony will begin at 3:00 p.m. at 1026 W. Midland Road in Auburn, with light refreshments to follow. The one level, 2,257 square foot building will replace the current office located at 4710 N. Garfield Road. Construction of this office will begin in late June and be completed fall of 2019.United Financial Credit Union has been located in the Auburn
Jun 05Newly appointed Director of Admissions & Placement Services and Administrative Assistant for the Gre
Newly appointed Director of Admissions & Placement Services and Administrative Assistant for the Greater Michigan Construction Academy. The Greater Michigan Construction Academy welcomes new staff member, Kaegan Brown, to the roll of Administrative Assistant. Kaegan will be working out of the Midland area office and is looking forward to her time at GMCA. GMCA also congratulates, Kate Barko, newly promoted Director of Admissions and Placement Services. Kate has been working at GMCA for the past year
Jun 05Loons Send Five to MWL All-Star Game
June 5, 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Matt DeVries989-837-6171mdevries@loons.com Loons Send Five to MWL All-Star GameFestivities for the 2019 showcase to be held in South Bend at Four Winds Field MIDLAND, Mich. – After what has already been a historic start to the season, the Great Lakes Loons are proud to announce five players have been selected to the 2019 Midwest League All-Star Game to be held in South Bend, Ind., June 17-18. Outfielder Niko Hulsizer and infielders Miguel Vargas and Dillon
Jun 05Perfection Continues for Camels
June 5, 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Matt DeVries989-837-6171mdevries@loons.com Perfection Continues for CamelsAs the remaining games diminish, magic number now sits at ‘8’ MIDLAND, Mich. – By now everybody knows that the Great Lakes Loons morph into the Camels for every Wednesday home game. The phenomenon has taken on a life of its own since the Camels have yet to lose a game, improving to 7-0 all-time following Wednesday’s 6-5 victory over the Lansing Lugnuts. With the Lake County Captains and
Jun 04Loons to Host 3rd Annual Pride Night
June 4, 2019FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Matt DeVries989-837-6171mdevries@loons.com Loons to Host 3rd Annual Pride NightGame will be June 14th, feature postgame concert by ‘Valentiger’ MIDLAND, Mich. – The Great Lakes Loons will host their 3rd Annual Pride Night at Dow Diamond on Friday, June 14 during their game against the Dayton Dragons. The Dow Chemical Company and GLAD (Dow’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Ally employee resource group) are proud to once again sponsor this event with the
Jun 04Endocrine Surgeon Now Welcoming Patients in Bay City
MidMichigan HealthNews Release For Immediate ReleaseJune 4, 2019 Endocrine Surgeon Now Welcoming Patients in Bay City BAY CITY, Mich. – Endocrine and General Surgeon Melwyn Sequeira, M.D., is now welcoming new patients to his new satellite office in MidMichigan Health Park – Bay, located at 3051 Kiesel Road (Bangor Township) in Bay City. Dr. Sequeira is a board certified general surgeon with fellowship training in endocrine surgery and surgical oncology. He is one of only a few surgeons in the state
Jun 03Saginaw Medical FCU hosting FREE College Planning 101
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Saginaw Medical Federal Credit Union is offering FREE College Planning 101! [Saginaw, MI – June 3, 2019] SMFCU is offering a FREE College Planning 101 Seminar for students and parents on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at their 4550 State St location. Guest speaker will be national student lending expert, Denise Burmeister. Discover how to prepare, pay, and stay in college! You will be provided with expert guidance covering the following topics; Cost of
May 31Chippewa Nature Center to Host Homestead Sundays June-August
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 30, 2019CONTACT:Jamie Hockstra, Director of Marketing & Communications989.631.0830 | 989.631.7070 fjhockstra@chippewanaturecenter.orgwww.chippewanaturecenter.orgChippewa Nature Center to Host Homestead Sundays June-AugustStep back in time at Homestead Sundays at Chippewa Nature Center (CNC) for a free, family-friendly afternoon, Sundays June-August from 1-5 pm. Staff and volunteers will be on hand at the log cabin and one-room schoolhouse to answer your questions, give tours of the
May 23Greater Michigan Construction Academy Graduates 40 Students
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Greater Michigan Construction Academy Graduates 40 Students. Midland & Lansing, Michigan, May 2019–The Greater Michigan Construction Academy honored the students who completed their training from six different construction trades including Electrical, Carpentry, Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (IMM), Insulating, Pipefitting and Plumbing. GMCA held their Graduation Banquet for their Midland graduates on, Thursday evening, May 16th, at the GMCA Midland Campus. Then to celebrate the
May 20Chippewa Nature Center to Host Native Plant Sale May 23-25
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 16, 2019CONTACT:Jamie HockstraDirector of Marketing and Communications989.631.0830 | 989.631.7070 fjhockstra@chippewanaturecenter.orgwww.chippewanaturecenter.org Chippewa Nature Center to Host Native Plant Sale May 23-25WHEN: Thursday, May 23 • 12-7 pm (Members Only) Friday, May 24 • 9 am-7 pm (Public Welcome) Saturday, May 25 • 9 am-12 pm (Public Welcome)WHERE: Chippewa Nature Center 400 S
