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SVSU partners with U.P. College to address critical nursing workforce issue

For release: Immediately, May 31, 2023  Contact: J.J. Boehm, executive director of University Communications   O: 989-964-4055  E: jjboehm@svsu.edu    SVSU partners with U.P. College to address critical nursing workforce issue      Bay College, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and Saginaw Valley State University have established a new partnership to expand nursing education opportunities and grow the talent pool of nurses in the U.P. and northern Michigan through a collaboration supported by a grant from

Mid-Michigan Children's Museum's 15th Birthday Party Extravaganza

Bay City Players is thrilled to announce auditions for Some Enchanted Evening: The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 22, 2023   Bay City Players is thrilled to announce auditions for Some Enchanted Evening: The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein  Please join us for in-person auditions for this upcoming musical revue, led by Director Michael Wisniewski, Assistant Director Jeremy Hanson, Music Director Jim Hohmeyer, and Movement Coordinator Rita Gnida. Auditions are open to all ages 17 and over.  WHEN: June 11, 2023 at 6:30 PM  WHERE: Bay City Players – 1214 Columbus Ave, Bay City, MI

Bay City Players Press Release - NEWSIES Cast Announcement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 21, 2023Bay City Players Announces Cast: NewsiesMusic by Alan MenkenLyrics by Jack FeldmanBook by Harvey FiersteinBased on the Disney film written by Bob Tzudiker and Noni White  JACK KELLY - Billy Dorsey of FrankenmuthKATHERINE PLUMBER - Claire Patterson of AuburnDAVEY - Kyler Syring of MungerCRUTCHIE - Evan Worden of BurtLES - Kellan Anderson of MidlandJOSEPH PULITZER - Stephen Moelter of FreelandSPOT CONLON - Heather Koch of MidlandRACE - Gloria Heye of Mt Pleasant ALBERT\JACK

United Financial Credit Union Donates 125 Books to K-2nd Grade Students

United Financial Credit Union            4685 State StSaginaw, MI 48603 Jessica GwizdalaVP of MarketingUnited Financial Credit Union989-777-3620 ex. 4041jgwizdala@unitedfinancialcu.org   ______________________________________________________________________FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEUnited Financial Credit Union Donates 125 Books to K-2nd Grade StudentsUnited Financial Credit Union staff read the book Owl + Otter and the Big Yard Sale, to students at Auburn Area Catholic School, Zion Beaver Lutheran School

SVSU celebrates excellence in student writing

For release: Immediately               May 24, 2023 Contact: J.J. Boehm, executive director of University Communications  O: 989-964-4055  E: jjboehm@svsu.edu       SVSU celebrates excellence in student writing  In a celebration of excellence in writing, 20 Saginaw Valley State University students and one faculty member were recognized for their writing achievements during the 2023 University Writing Awards ceremony in April. The University Writing Awards has a long history at SVSU, spanning 25 years with

Essexville-Hampton Public Schools Announce New Principal for Cramer Junior High School

ESSEXVILLE-HAMPTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 303 PINE STREET ESSEXVILLE, MICHIGAN 48732-1598 (989) 894-9700 FAX (989) 894-9705 DR. JUSTIN RALSTON JAMIE HALES SUPERINTENDENT CURRICULUM DIRECTOR PRESS RELEASE   Essexville-Hampton Public Schools Announce New Principal for Cramer Junior High School May 15, 2023 ESSEXVILLE, MI – The Essexville-Hampton Public Schools Board of Education is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Jill Moreno as the new principal of Cramer Junior High School effective July 1,

Junie B. Jones Jr. The Musical Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 24, 2023   Bay City Players is thrilled to announce auditions forJunie B. Jones Jr. The Musical  Calling all 3rd-12th Graders! Please join us forauditions for this upcoming musical production, led by Director Erin Frye and Music Director Sherri Angelotti. Performances will be September 23 & 24 & September 30 & October 1, 2023. WHEN: July 12, 1:00-4:00 PM OR July 13, 5:00-8:00 PM  WHERE: Bay City Players – 1214 Columbus Ave, Bay City, MI 48708WHAT TO PREPARE: Review

RE/MAX of Midland Raises Awareness and Funds for Breast Cancer

MyMichigan Health News Release  For Immediate Release May 12, 2023  RE/MAX of Midland Raises Awareness and Funds for Breast Cancer  MIDLAND, Mich. - Carrie Postma, REALTOR™, RE/MAX of Midland, knows firsthand the importance of diagnosing breast cancer early as she lost her mother to the disease when she was just six years old.In memory of her mother and all women who have been touched by breast cancer, Carrie and the RE/MAX team hosted a “Rising Up Against Breast Cancer” event on Wednesday, May 10, in

GLBMA announces first winner of the GLBMA Ken Horn Manufacturing Scholarship

Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers Association 7400 Bay Road, Curtiss Hall 201 University Center, MI 48710 989-964-2881 Glbma.org   Saginaw, MI -The GLBMA Ken Horn Manufacturing scholarship The Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers Association (GLBMA) has established the GLBMA Ken Horn scholarship in honor of Ken’s service to the Great Lakes Bay region and Manufacturing across the state. Our inaugural scholarship was awarded to James Henige of Freeland. James attends Freeland High school, Delta College Early

Jim Couture Joins Wildfire Credit Union

 Jim Couture Joins Wildfire Credit Union News Release Date: May 22, 2023    Wildfire Credit Union is pleased to announce the addition of Jim Couture as Vice President, Commercial Lender. Jim has over 20 years of experience in the banking industry.  Jim spent 10 years as a Business Relationship Manager, managing a portfolio of 85-100 customers, helping them with deposits, loans, and treasury products and services. He also spent many years as a district manager, overseeing the performance of 12 branches

United Bay Community Credit Union Earns Certification as Community Development Financial Institution

For Immediate Release                                                               For more information:May 17, 2023                                                                               Doug Kelley, CFO  (989) 892-4597                                                                            dkelley@ubccu.org   United Bay Community Credit Union Earns Certification as Community Development Financial Institution  Bay City, MI – As of April 30, 2023, United Bay Community Credit Union (Ubay) has

Bay County Health Department Provides Information About the End of the Public Health Emergency Declaration for COVID-19

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News Release: 5/10/2023 - Benson urges legislators to support military families overseas, voters with disabilities, and parents seeking elected office

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 9, 2023Contact: Angela Benander(517) 242-9192   Benson urges legislators to support military families overseas, voters with disabilities, and parents seeking elected officeLANSING, Mich. – Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson today testified before the House Elections Committee in favor of bills that would support military families deployed overseas and parents who choose to run for office.  House Bill 4210 would expand the law enacted last year allowing military service members

News Release: 5/10/2023 - Masks Welcome But No Longer Required

MyMichigan Health News Release  For Immediate Release May 10, 2023   Masks Welcome But No Longer Required  MIDLAND,  Mich. –  Face masks are welcome but are no longer required at MyMichigan Health medical centers, medical offices and outpatient clinics. The decision comes three years after MyMichigan, along with health systems across the nation, were first required to implement masking during the COVID-19 pandemic. The change will go into effect on Thursday, May 11, marked as the official end of the

News Release: 5/10/2023 - Experienced Interventional Cardiologist Joins Local Heart Team

MyMichigan Health News Release  For Immediate ReleaseMay 9, 2023   Experienced Interventional Cardiologist Joins Local Heart Team  MIDLAND, Mich. – MyMichigan Health welcomes experienced Interventional Cardiologist Stephen Mattichak, M.D., to its comprehensive heart and vascular team. This team includes cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, heart failure and structural heart specialists, as well as vascular and cardiovascular surgeons.  As an interventional cardiologist,

United Financial Holds Financial Reality Fair for Local Schools

United Financial Credit Union 4685 State St Saginaw, MI 48603 Brianne Fournier Marketing Assistant United Financial Credit Union 989-777-3620 ex. 4042 bfournier@unitedfinancialcu.org   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEUnited Financial Holds Financial Reality Fair for Local Schools  St. John's Lutheran School of Midland recently hosted a financial fair, presented by United Financial Credit Union. St. John’s Lutheran middle-school students, as well as students from three other area parochial schools,

SVSU President George Grant Jr. to preside over his first commencement - Local health care CEO and Grand Rapids attorney to speak

Contact: J.J. Boehm, executive director of University Communications  O: 989-964-4055  E: jjboehm@svsu.edu     SVSU President George Grant Jr. to preside over his first commencement Local health care CEO and Grand Rapids attorney to speak   Saginaw Valley State University’s May commencement exercises will feature a new president and the return of invited commencement speakers. SVSU President George Grant Jr., who took office Jan. 1, will preside over his first graduation ceremonies. In addition, the two

Dow Credit Union Promotes Two Senior Executives

Dow Credit Union Promotes Two Senior Executives Midland, Michigan, April 27, 2023 – In recognition of their exceptional performance, Dow Credit Union has promoted two senior executives.  As the new vice president of human resources and marketing, Sheila Wright is expanding her responsibilities to oversee marketing, media relations and community relations. Mark Gandy has been named the new chief information officer, adding oversight of information technology to his responsibilities.  “I am grateful Sheila

United Financial Credit Union Holds Collection Drive for Sleep in Heavenly Peace

United Financial Credit Union4685 State StSaginaw, MI 48603  Marketing AssistantUnited Financial Credit Union989-777-3620 ex. 4042bfournier@unitedfinancialcu.org   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEUnited Financial Credit Union Holds Collection Drive for Sleep in Heavenly Peace  United Financial Credit Union is honored to partner with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to help ensure that No Kid Sleeps on the Floor in Our Town. We will be accepting donations until May 31st.  All children deserve a safe, comfortable place to

UNITED FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION OFFERS FREE SEMINAR: Insurance & Investing – Made Easy!

VP of Marketing United Financial Credit Union 989-777-3620 ex. 4041jgwizdala@unitedfinancialcu.org  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEUNITED FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION OFFERS FREE SEMINAR: Insurance & Investing – Made Easy![Saginaw, MI ]  Join us as for a free seminar to help you learn about Insurance & Investing.  In this seminar, we will cover the basics of investing and insurance, and provide you with the necessary knowledge to make informed decisions about your financial future!   There are many different types of

SVSU student recognized on 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll

For immediate release: April 26, 2023 Contact: J.J. Boehm, Executive Director, University Communicationsjjboehm@svsu.edu (989) 964-4055     SVSU student recognized on 2023 ALL IN Student Voting Honor Roll  Nikolas Baker is one of 175 college students recognized for their nonpartisan democratic engagement work in 2022     Thanks to his efforts to encourage fellow students to participate in the democratic process, Saginaw Valley State University student Nikolas Baker has been recognized by the ALL IN

United Bay Community Credit Union Forms Partnership with RichMark Private Wealth Management

For Immediate Release                                                               For more information:April 20, 2023                                                                               Bree Melton, Marketing Coordinator  (989) 892-4597                                                                             bmelton@ubccu.org    United Bay Community Credit Union Forms Partnership with RichMark Private Wealth Management  Bay City, MI – United Bay Community Credit Union (Ubay) has partnered

A Roadmap to Strengthening Your Small Business By Eliminating These Weaknesses

Running a small business can be both rewarding and challenging. While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to success, there are some steps you can take to identify and address weaknesses in your financial and operational processes. By taking the time to uncover these potential issues and correct them using resources like free PDF tools, you can strengthen your business and set yourself up for long-term success. Here are some tips from the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce on how to get started.Change

How to Survive the End of the Year as a Bay City, MI Business Owner

The fourth quarter is wrapping up, which means it's time to start thinking about next year. Now is the time to review this year's goals, outline next year's goals, finalize your holiday marketing plans, check your inventory, and review your accounting. You should also prepare for tax season and update your website and social media profiles. The following are some tips from the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce to help you end the year right.   This Year's Goals   As the year comes to a close, it's

Get The Best Employees For Your Bay City, MI Business

Successful businesses are supported by great employees, but sometimes it is hard to find people who are the right fit for your staff and position. Plus, there is often fierce competition for the best employees, especially if you’re looking for someone to fill a niche position. But right now job seekers are really looking for positions that will allow them to maintain a healthy work/life balance. If you have one of those positions, the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce has some suggestions for finding and