Episodes

  • Pretzel Prize!

    Pretzel Prize!
    Jul 30 2024
    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 entrepreneur, and of course...pretzels! Watch the episode here, on YouTube or listen wherever you listen to podcasts! Spotify: https://bit.ly/3VpFQPK Apple: https://apple.co/3vrgbz4 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-hey-bay-city-104129966/

    For more Bay County stories, podcasts, information, and a job board, head to www.heybaycity.com!
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    28 mins
  • Attraction and Retention with Jason Story!

    Attraction and Retention with Jason Story!
    Jul 19 2024
    In this episode, we get to talk "shop" with Jason Story, Director of Talent and Small Business Initiatives at the Midland Business Alliance! What attracts and retains people to a place? What are the challenges? What are the big plans and little steps that lead to growing, thriving cities? We talk about all this and more in this very special episode! Show Notes: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 00:39 The Importance of Attraction and Retention 01:23 Journey to Midland 02:17 Workforce Development and Community Engagement 04:12 Human-Centric Approach to Workforce 09:05 The Role of Aesthetics in Community Building 18:53 Community Identity and Unique Initiatives 23:23 Events and Community Pride 27:53 Addressing Loneliness and Social Isolation 31:11 Midland's RADTalent Initiative 34:19 The Importance of Modern Communication in Communities 35:44 Adapting Communication to Audience Needs 37:19 Balancing Community Improvement and Communication 38:37 The Role of Media in Community Storytelling 39:52 Challenges in Community Attraction and Retention 40:43 Long-Term Vision and Immediate Actions 42:06 Creating a Welcoming Environment for Newcomers 44:53 The Continuous Effort of Community Growth 45:58 The Importance of Incremental Progress 52:39 Collaborative Community Development 01:02:48 Final Thoughts and Encouragement For more Bay City stories, community information, and more, visit us on the web at www.heybaycity.com!
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    1 hr
  • Sara Parker

    Sara Parker
    Jul 7 2024

    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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    56 mins
  • includingYOU: Empathy and Tolerance

    includingYOU: Empathy and Tolerance
    Jun 25 2024
    Erin Patrice of The Breaking Bread Village recaps the most recent live show in the ncludingYOU series, a community conversation series in partnership with the Bay Area Community Foundation. In these events, a diverse group of participants from the Bay County community (as well as the audience!) discuss "big idea" topics like bias, judgement, empathy and tolerance. The next show will be Tuesday, August 13th and will focus on honesty and transparency. There is no cost to attend, but you're encouraged to register here: https://bit.ly/4cdB7tK

    You can find more stories, podcasts, community information, and the Bay County Job Board at www.heybaycity.com.
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    34 mins
  • The New Miss Michigan, Jenae Lodewyk!!!

    The New Miss Michigan, Jenae Lodewyk!!!
    Jun 21 2024

    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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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • How to Have a Top 200 Salon with Heather Spencer

    How to Have a Top 200 Salon with Heather Spencer
    Jun 7 2024
    In the latest episode of the Hey, Bay City! Podcast, we talk to Heather Spencer of A Spencer Gellise Salon about their path towards becoming a top 200 salon IN THE COUNTRY, what makes a good leader, and more! Watch or listen on Facebook or YouTube, or listen wherever you listen to podcasts!

    Watch on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/heybaycity, and check out community information, stories, and more at https://www.heybaycity.com!
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    44 mins
  • Delta College President Mike Gavin

    Delta College President Mike Gavin
    Jun 3 2024

    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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    36 mins
  • Public Art - Jamie Forbes & Megan Koch of Studio 23

    Public Art - Jamie Forbes & Megan Koch of Studio 23
    May 26 2024
    58 mins