Events

The Bay Area Chamber of Commerce Leadership Bay County Class of 2025 will collaborate with the Bay City Downtown Development Authority (DDA) on an impactful tree-planting project aimed at enhancing the community’s economic vitality, placemaking appeal, and environmental sustainability. This initiative will involve planting Armstrong Maple trees in key downtown locations, contributing to the beautification of Bay City while addressing long-term environmental and social benefits. This project will fill 19 currently vacant spots and revitalize Downtown Bay City's vibrant cityscape and include removing old stumps, preparing planting sites, and coordinating the planting of 50 trees. The effort will begin in early spring and aims for completion by June 2025 to coincide with the class's graduation.

Join us at the upcoming Rotary Club of Bay City meeting, where our featured speaker will be Erika Strouse, Program Manager of the Opportunity Center. The Opportunity Center is a Clubhouse program under Bay-Arenac Behavioral Health that offers a supportive environment for adults with serious mental health issues. It focuses on skill development in areas such as employment, community involvement, emotional adjustment, psychiatric stability, and daily living activities. Members engage in various activities, including transitional community-based employment, computer training, meal preparation, money management, clerical tasks, and social skills enhancement. Erika will share insights into how the program empowers individuals to build self-confidence, increase independence, and create opportunities for personal growth.

The Midland Daily News is a daily newspaper serving Midland County, Michigan, providing comprehensive coverage of local news, sports, and opinion pieces.Established in 1937, it has a longstanding history of delivering timely and relevant information to the community.The publication is owned by the Hearst Corporation and maintains its offices at 219 East Main Street in downtown Midland.In addition to its print edition, the newspaper offers an online platform, ourmidland.com, featuring the latest news, sports updates, and opinion articles. 

Join us at the Rotary Club of Bay City as we welcome Heather Fisher, the President and CEO of the CAN Council, as our featured program speaker. The CAN Council plays a vital role in advocating for children and families in Arenac, Bay, Huron, and Saginaw Counties, working to build communities free from abuse and neglect. Heather, who brings extensive leadership experience and passion to her role, will share insights into the CAN Council’s mission, key initiatives, and her vision for the organization’s future. Learn how the council’s impactful programs, such as advocacy, prevention, and education, are creating lasting change in our region.

Join us at the Rotary Club of Bay City as we welcome Lisa Tarkington, Founder and President of Lead, as our featured program speaker. Lisa is an Associate Certified Coach through the International Coaching Federation and hosts The Confident Podcast. With degrees in Communications, Social Impact Strategy, and Positive Psychology, she brings over a decade of corporate and entrepreneurial experience to her mission of empowering individuals and organizations to cultivate confidence and drive meaningful change. Lisa will share insights into Lead's programs, which focus on leadership, confidence, well-being, and purpose, and discuss how these initiatives have transformed the lives of thousands by fostering personal and professional growth.