Max Loves Midland

💛 NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨 "Are you telling me I'm not living if I'm at work?!?" Jason Story discusses his journey to Midland, Michigan and his work in talent development and community initiatives. Jason shares his background growing up in Oakland County and his experiences living and working in various places around the country, including New York, California, and the Caribbean. He reflects on the importance of finding environments that resonate with his values and energy. Watch or listen: YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gBSCqRUQ Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gnq53StM Apple: https://lnkd.in/g97KSaMk

Coming off a big win against the Packers last night, today is the perfect day to talk about your favorite Lions players of all time! Check out this draft from episode 13 of the Max Loves Midland show where Skylyr and Kevin share their top five picks for their favorite Detroit Lions players. 🏈🦁💙 Watch or listen to the full episode on your preferred platform and share YOUR favorite Lions players in the comments! #MaxLovesMidland #MidlandMi

What a great WakeUp! Midland event today, from the Midland Business Alliance. Our very own Kevin LaDuke took the stage with Mayor Maureen Donker and Jason Story to discuss talent attraction and retention. I’m so proud to live in a community where so many people care deeply and work tirelessly to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Are things perfect? Of course not. But are we doing our best to connect people with what they need? Absolutely. All of this work is done through the lens of love—because we love Midland and all the people who live here. 💛

On Friday, November 15, from 9-11am, the Max Loves Midland Navigation Team meeting will focus on one of the most important issues in Midland County today: childcare infrastructure and policy. Hear from local leaders that work diligently on these issues in the community and discuss and provide your own experience and feedback. If you’d like to be included on future meeting notices please send me a message at [email protected] 💛 #MaxLovesMidland #MidlandMi

NEW EPISODE! 💛 This episode of the Max Loves Midland Show features an engaging conversation with Joyce Hagen-Flint, a passionate advocate for community connection and inclusivity. Joyce shares her journey of fostering neighborly relationships and her heartfelt insights on the command to love our neighbors. Thank you for being you, Joyce! Catch the episode wherever you enjoy podcasts by visiting MaxLovesMidland.com ☺️ YouTube: https://lnkd.in/grujCE9Y #MaxLovesMidland #MidlandMi

Midland County is currently conducting their Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) and needs your help! They are assessing the health and health needs of community members. Information from the survey will be used to develop programs to address the needs of its residents. The survey is completely anonymous and will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Your input is very valuable, needed, and appreciated. https://lnkd.in/gyKhJj8c

“If we want a more welcoming, kinder world, then shouldn’t it start by at least knowing who lives next door? How can we expect countries to get along if we can’t even say hello and call the person by name who shares our lot line? How do you cross borders if you can’t even cross the street?” -Joyce Hagen-Flint Read Joyce’s story on our website and stay tuned for the full episode on The Max Loves Midland show this Wednesday! 💛 https://lnkd.in/g8YvJMHV #MaxLovesMidland #MidlandMi

New in stories. 💛 Accomplishing What Matters 6: Collective Accomplishments through Partnerships and Volunteering, by Kathy Dollard Psy.D., L.P. of MyMichigan Health. MyMichigan Health works hard to form partnerships to provide education, programming and support for residents across their service areas. In fact, these partnerships are integral to make meaningful, positive impact and help them carry out their Purpose of “Creating Healthy Communities – Together.” One such partnership involves a collaboration with Midland County Educational Service Agency and Community Mental Health for Central Michigan to form the Midland County Pediatric Partnership. Its goal is to help care for children with autism and their families. On Thursday, Sept. 26, the Pediatric Partnership held “Parents Night Out” at the Longview Early Childhood Development Center. This initiative provided 16 children with autism a fun, safe environment filled with activities, games, and snacks, all supervised by volunteers from the partner organizations, along with assistance from the Midland Wellbeing Coalition. During this time, parents were invited to enjoy a couple of hours to themselves to do whatever they wished, knowing their kids were in good hands. Read the full story on our website! https://lnkd.in/gcNmAVf9 #MidlandMi #MaxLovesMidland

Tell Your Midland Story! 💛 The Midland Business Alliance has teamed up with Max Loves Midland to hear YOUR stories about education, lifestyle, and work in Midland. Whether it’s what you think of the educational opportunities here, how you’ve built your work life, or what you love about living in this amazing community – we want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to fill out our 4 question Jotform survey and share your experiences. These written responses will be vital for an exciting upcoming video project that will help us tell the story of our community! Take the survey here: https://lnkd.in/gqNYFyX9 Let’s spread the word and get as many stories as possible – tag your friends and family and let’s make sure everyone’s voice is heard! #MaxLovesMidland #MidlandBusinessAlliance #MidlandMi #MidlandMichigan

Check out the Draft Picks from Episode 11 of The Max Loves Midland Show! Katie Trzaska-Miller and Kevin LaDuke both share a love of podcasts, and I can wait to check out these recommendations. What’s your favorite podcast? Let us know in the comments! Listen to the full episode to hear Katie chat about a vast array of life experiences, including recently releasing episode 100 of her own podcast with colleagues, the time she did laundry for the guys in ZZ Top. Yes, I’m being serious. #MaxLovesMidland #MidlandMi