Michelle Judd

21/09/2026

Spread the word to talented economic development professionals in your network!

We’re growing our team at Bay Future, Inc.!

We are seeking a Vice President, Economic Development to help lead efforts that support business growth, attraction, workforce development and new investment throughout Bay County.

This role is a great opportunity for an experienced leader who enjoys building relationships, moving projects forward and helping businesses find the resources they need to grow.

Know someone who may be a great fit? Please share this opportunity with them!

View the full job description below. To apply, submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected].

https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4467631045/

21/09/2026

Proud of all these wonderful entrepreneurs. They worked hard to get to the stage, and they were all worthy contenders. Congratulations to all of you!

11/09/2026

Today’s Bay Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast was an extraordinary event with a solemn remembrance of 9/11 and honors for our local first responders. I also thought City Manager Rik Hayman’s message for our community was spot on.

Thanks to Harbour Light Photography for capturing four generations of my family this morning, including my grandson “Tiny Tony” with our personal first responder “Grandpa Tony”, aka my husband Anthony, along with my daughter Paige and mom Elaine.

Thanks to the Chamber team for putting together a great program.

03/09/2026

Stop overcomplicating your small business strategy! 🛑

The most resilient businesses focus on nailing the fundamentals:

Keeping finances separate 💳

Making checkout fast & easy 🛒

Automating repetitive admin work 🤖

Building an email list & local SEO 📧

Documenting SOPs so team members can scale 📋

Drop a 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 in the comments based on which pillar you need to upgrade next! 👇

03/09/2026

Start your fall off right with four upcoming no-cost Michigan SBDC webinars to help you grow! 📈

Check out what's coming up this September:

💡 Sept 14 @ 10am: Introduction to Small Business Marketing
💰 Sept 16 @ 10am: Financial Management
📝 Sept 28 @ 10am: Forming Your LLC or DBA
🖊️ Sept 30 @ 10am: Writing a Business Plan

Don't miss these opportunities to gain expert knowledge and get your small business questions answered. They fill up fast, so click the link below to view the full schedule and register today:

👉 https://michigansbdc.org/get-started/training-events/view/

24/06/2026

Stephen and Justin have wasted no time making a huge impact in our community!

Congrats to Lumberman's Mercantile!

The Bay City business will add a café and continue restoring the historic building at 701 E. Midland St. with the $25,000 award.

01/05/2026

New bakery open on Columbus Avenue in Bay City! Have tried Ginny’s Baked Goods yet?

Here's what you can expect to find tomorrow, Friday May 1st!

807 Columbus Ave
Bay City, MI 48708

Open 10am until 2pm (or sold out)