Hey, Great Lakes Bay!

This week we talk with Chris Harrington, Saginaw County's Public Health Officer. We'll learn firsthand about a valuable program that provides necessary resources to mothers and infants around the state. Tune in!

Join us this weekend on Hey, Great Lakes Bay! as we travel down the Great Lakes Bay Regional Trail with Brian Lechel and Mike Kelly. We'll talk about connecting trails in our region, providing 60 miles of continuous recreational space.

Join us this week on Hey, Great Lakes Bay! as we travel to the Midland Child Advocacy Center, and talk with Executive Director Kevin Heye about the importance of prevention and intervention programs for children in our region. Tune in!

This week, we're discussing the importance of community theater with Kady Booth from Bay City Players and Amy Spadafore from Pit & Balcony. We'll talk about working together to make performing arts accessible and valuable to everyone in the region. Tune in!

This week, we sit down with John Shelton, VP of Marketing, and Jessica Sexton, Special Events Coordinator for Zehnder's of Frankenmuth. Tune in to hear all about Snowfest!

This week, we're talking with Jimmy Greene, VP of Marketing and Communications for the Saginaw Spirit about how the organization invests in community and is growing the sport of hockey through Saginaw Streetball. Tune in!

This week, we're talking about college access with Anderson Bearden, the founder of Complete College Advising. He tells us about his journey, and how he helps others find their path in higher education. Tune in!

This week, we're chatting with Kristen and Jeff Burrard of Midland Sports Rehab and Seven Figure Chiro Podcast! They'll talk about moving to the region, establishing a business, and keeping our bodies and communities healthy. Tune in!

This week, Tera talks with Josh Holliday, Vice President of Marketing, Communications, and Sales at Midland Center for the Arts. He'll share updates on their continuing construction along with some of the exciting things happening now and coming in the future. Tune in!

This week, we're talking with Amy Thomas, owner of Believe Inspire Beauty and Lori Carrol, Owner of Harbour Light Photography, who are both involved with Women In Leadership (WIL). We'll discuss entrepreneurship in the region, owning a business, and the WIL group. Tune in!

This week, Tera talks with Dow Credit Union President & CEO Michael Goad along with Director of Marketing and Community Relations Alayna Gant about their community-focused culture and services they provide. They're joined by Lindsay Richardson of the Bay Area Women's Center to talk about the work Dow CU puts into local organizations that make our region better. Tune in!

This week, Kristen Wenzel and Anna Willman-Onstott join us to talk about Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! and what they do for workforce development, as well as education from cradle to career. Tune in!

This week, Matt sits down with Beth and Jordan Thieme as they tell the story of Amigo Mobility, a Great Lakes Bay Region Manufacturer. Tune in!

This week, we're heading to the Great Lake Bay Region's Little Bavaria to talk with Martha Zehnder Kaczynski about the rich history of the Bavariann Inn and the evolving growth that keeps Frankenmuth a travel destination. Tune in!

This week, Tera sits down with Jamie Furbush from the Frankenmuth CVB and Chris Rowley from the Mount Pleasant CVB to talk about the structure and role of Convention and Visitors Bureaus in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Tune in!

This week, Matt sits down with Ken Horn to talk about his story, his career, and how he has used loss to inspire others. Tune in!

This week, Tera talks with Ashley and Brittany from Lake Effect Chiropractic about how they help our region stay happy and healthy through movement and up-to-date rehabilitation techniques. Tune in!

This week, Tera talks with UA Local 85 Business Manager Justin Pomerville about skilled trades education, membership, and the work tradespeople do to make our region great!

This week, we're learning about a brand new wedding venue in the heart of Bay City. Tera talks with owners Rachel and Jon about Reverie Wedding Co. and how they're documenting their journey. Tune in!

This week, Matt and Tera take a look at regionalism! What makes Saginaw, Bay, Midland, and Isabella Counties, along with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe, "The Great Lakes Bay Region?" What's unique about our region, and how do we work to make it a better place to live? Tune in!

This week, Matt and Tera are joined by Greg Velez, Board Chair of Baysail to talk about the Appledore IV, the future of tall ships in Bay City, and his heroics on Lake Huron. Tune in!

This week, Matt Felan sits down with Rod Hildebrant and Matthew Meehan to talk about their company Shine Water, and their continued development in Downtown Bay City. Tune in!

This week, we're celebrating 75 years of WSGW with the one and only Art Lewis! Matt talks with him about his story and how he came from The Bronx to Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region. Tune in!

Matt Felan talks with Craig Goslin and Renee Johnston about the history, development, and future of Riverfront Saginaw. Tune in!

Matt talks with Northwood University Chief Development and Engagement Officer Justin Marshall and Vice President of Strategic Alliances and CAMS. Tune in to hear all about the Great Lakes Bay Region's free enterprise university!

This week, Matt talks with Dow Inclusion Relationship Manager Tiffany Torain about her work and her journey from New Orleans to the Great Lakes Bay Region. Tune in!

Matt talks with Kathryn Tate, President & CEO of The Legacy Center about the organization's work in substance abuse prevention and promoting literacy in the region. Tune in!

This week, Matt talks all things pizza in the region with Kevin Novellino of Brooklyn Boyz in Bay City and Gus Wojda of Pizza Sam's in Midland. Tune in for a delicious conversation!

Matt talks with Jake Lounsbury, STEM Outreach Coordinator at SVSU, as well as a couple of their Chief Science Officers about bringing STEM education to K-12 students. Tune in!

Matt talks with Midland Center for the Arts President & CEO Matt Travis, as well as his sister, Katie Travis, a very talented performer who has worked both on and off Broadway. Tune in!

This week, Tera Szeliga talks with leaders from the United Way of Bay, Midland, Bay, and Saginaw Counties, as well as the United Way of Greater Central Michigan. They'll go over the work of United Way, what makes each of our local organizations unique, and the importance of partnerships in the Great Lakes Bay Region.

This week Matt talks with Gene Pickleman, former CEO of Tri Star Trust to talk about practicing Conscious Capitalism in the Great Lakes Bay Region. Tune in!

This week, Matt is joined by Chris Mundhenk, President and General Manager of the Great Lakes Loons along with Director of Marketing, Entertainment, and Storytelling. Tune in to hear about the team's history and what's going on in the 2025 season!

This week, Matt talks all things Midland with Kevin LaDuke with the Midland Area Community Foundation and Tony Stamas, President & CEO of the Midland Business Alliance. Tune in!

Matt sits down with James Canders, Director of MBS International Airport, and John Kaczynski, Executive Director of Governmental and Community Affairs at SVSU, to talk about all things transportation into, out of, and around the Great Lakes Bay Region!

Matt Felan talks with Delta College President Dr. Michael Gavin about his story, challenges facing higher education, and how Delta is moving forward.

Matt talks with Liz Conway from the Mount Pleasant Area Community Foundation, Sharon Mortensen from the Midland Area Community Foundation, and Shawna Walraven from the Bay Area Community Foundation to talk about this year's Give Local campaign. Tune in!

Matt talks with Erin Strang, President and CEO of Central Michigan University Research Corporation, along with Director of Diversity & Business Development Courtney Garrett about CMURC's work. He's also joined by their Entrepreneur of the Year Tish Randle to hear about her journey. Tune in!

This week, Matt sits down with Pete Corle and Marshall Gray from the Midland Soccer Club to talk about their project to build a new indoor athletic facility!

This week, Matt Felan talks about mental health and the needs of those in the region with Dallas Rau from the Great Lakes Bay Mental Health Partnership, and Carole Evans shares the story of her mental health journey and how she uses her experiences to help others today. Tune in!

Matt Felan talks with First State Bank President & CEO Todd Gregory and Ruby Award Recipient Sam McKenzie to talk about everything from banking, to what the Ruby Award is all about, to the work done by Hidden Harvest!

Matt Felan talks with Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe Sub-Chief Lucas Sprague and Interim Public Relations Director Erik Rodriguez about the tribe's history, what they do today, and where they're going in the future.

Matt Felan talks with Future NHL Star Michael Misa, along with Saginaw Spirit President and Managing Partner Craig Goslin about what it's like to play for the Spirit, winning the Memorial Cup, and getting ready for the highly-anticipated NHL Draft.

This week on Hey, Great Lakes Bay! Matt Felan is joined by some sweet guests from Michigan Sugar Company. First, Allyson Maxwell talks about what it's like to be a Grower-Owner. President and CEO Neil Juhnke tells the story of how he came to be in Bay City, and joins Rob Clark in talking about ways Michigan Sugar is moving forward.

This week on Hey, Great Lakes Bay! Matt Felan sits down with Lori Flippin from the Great Lakes Bay STEM Initiative, Rich VanTol from the Bay-Arenac ISD, and Nick Henry from Nexteer Automotive to talk about all things STEM from classroom to career. Tune in!

This week on Hey, Great Lakes Bay! Matt Felan sits down with Zak and Corina McClellan, the owners of several small businesses from Frankenmuth to the UP. They'll tell their story and talk about their history of entrepreneurship. Tune in!

This week on Hey, Great Lakes Bay! Matt Felan sits down with Dr. Brenda Coughlin, President and CEO of Great Lakes Bay Health Centers, their Senior Vice President Angelia Williams, and Chief Growth and Development Officer Jeff Larsen. They'll talk about all their organization does to better the health and wellness of people of all ages in the region. Tune in!

Matt Felan talks with Heather Gallegos from Dow and Magen Samyn from the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce about expanding the scope of Hey, Bay City! to the region, as well as some of the organizations and individuals that have helped make the area so great!