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Product Photography Workshop: How to Take Stunning Photos with Your Smart Phone
CALLING ALL SMALL BUSINESSES! In the world of product photography, image matters, as better pictures can lead to more sales and brand identity. However, what if you don't know anything about photography? We've got you covered. The good news is that you don't need an expensive camera to make your product photos shine - you just need the information in this class. In this workshop, we will:teach you how to create great images using your smartphone;help you get comfortable with the photo editing
She Resolved to Live a Healthier Lifestyle
ALMA, Mich. – Lisa Flannery knew she wasn’t healthy. She was overweight, got winded doing small tasks, had chronic back pain and high cholesterol and was a cigarette smoker for the past 26 years. Flannery lives a mobile and active life. She enjoys being outdoors hunting, fishing and playing softball. She loves playing with her 7-year-old grandson, and she also has an active job as a paramedic. With a high risk of developing diabetes or heart problems and an even higher motivation to watch her
Mt. Pleasant launches rental subsidy program for new downtown businesses
MT. PLEASANT, Mich. - Beginning January 20, 2020, a rental subsidy program will be offered to new downtown Mt. Pleasant businesses. Fully Funded by Lake Trust Credit Union, and administered by the City’s downtown development office, the Make It Mt. Pleasant Program is designed to support new retail, dining, arts and entertainment businesses. The program focuses on first floor commercial spaces within the downtown TIFA district. Up to two businesses will be accepted and funded per year. Selected applicants
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available in Thirteen Michigan Counties Following Secretary of Ag
ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and private nonprofit organizations located in Michigan as a result of ice, freeze and thaw from Dec. 1, 2018 through March 31, 2019. The loans are available in the following counties: Arenac, Bay, Clare, Gladwin, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Midland, Missaukee, Ogemaw, Osceola, Roscommon and Saginaw
Wildfire Credit Union Employees Raise Funds for Local Non-Profits
Throughout 2019, Wildfire Credit Union employees have enthusiastically volunteered to pay to wear jeans in support of a number of local non-profits in the Great Lakes Bay Region. “Wildfire’s Jean Days are a long standing tradition at the credit union and are always very successful. It is a great way for our employees to support area charities that do so much to help others in our communities.” said Michelle LeBlanc, Marketing & Public Relations Coordinator. In 2019, Wildfire employees raised over
City to hold fifth Citizens’ Academy of Mt. Pleasant; now accepting applications
Mt. Pleasant, Mich. – The fifth Citizens’ Academy is now accepting applications. Presented by the City of Mt. Pleasant, the academy is designed to engage members of the community and to expand their knowledge of the structure and functions of local government. Participants will attend seven, three-hour weekly sessions beginning Tuesday, February 18. Each session will offer an in-depth look at the fundamentals of the City’s administration and budget; public works and utilities; parks and recreation;
Patients to Benefit from 32nd Annual Love Light Trees Program
ALMA, Mich. – The 32nd annual Love Light Trees ceremony and candle lighting remembrance event was celebrated at MidMichigan Medical Center – Gratiot by employees, volunteers and community members. Nearly $4,000 has been donated thus far to the MidMichigan Health Foundation for the Love Light Trees program to support the comfort and care of patients served at the Medical Center in Gratiot. Families enjoyed the spirit of the holidays making ornaments and getting pictures with Olaf and Else from Frozen. The
MidMichigan Home Care Hosting Family Grief Support Event
MIDLAND, Mich. – Losing a loved one can be especially confusing and devastating to families with children. Research shows that children cope with loss better when the adults in their lives are able to model healthy grieving. MidMichigan Home Care is hosting a family grief support event in partnership with the Children’s Grief Center of the Great Lakes Bay Region on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2020, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the West Midland Family Center, located at 4011 W. Isabella Road in Shepherd, Mich. During
Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation Announces 2020 Opportunities
MT. PLEASANT AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES 2020 OPPORTUNITIES The Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation (MPACF) is now accepting applications for more than one hundred (100) scholarships. Most are available to local students who will be completing their senior year of high school or GED this spring. There are also more than a dozen scholarship opportunities for students already enrolled in, or planning to return to, some form of higher education. Frequently asked questions and a link to the
McLaren Central Michigan Welcomes Last Baby of the Decade and First Baby of the New Year
MT. PLEASANT, MI – McLaren Central Michigan (MCM) celebrated two special births this week; the last baby born in the decade and the first baby born in the new year. MCM welcomed Adelyn James Thering on December 31 at 12:34 p.m. as the last baby born in the decade. Adelyn was delivered by Dr. Robin O’Dell, weighing in at 8 lbs. 6 oz. and measuring 20 inches long. MCM welcomed Parker Ricky on January 1 at 4:29 p.m. as the first baby born in the New Year. Parker was delivered by Dr. Jerry Elliot,
