Barney’s Bakehouse Bakery is located at 421 S. Van Buren St., where Bay City’s historic Barney’s Bakery operated for nearly a century before closing in 2020. Jarrid Weighman took over the business in November 2020 and was trained by former owner Dan Zielinski in the making of the bakery’s original signature breads, doughnuts and custard it was well known for. Barney’s is among 11 Michigan Small Business Development Center (SBDC) clients to receive Best Small Business awards at the 19th Annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards Gala on Tuesday, May 2, at Michigan State University’s Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing.

 

After receiving over 500 nominators, over 80 small businesses from across the state of Michigan will be highlighted for their positive impact at the 19th Annual Michigan Celebrates Small Business Awards Gala on Tuesday, May 2, at Michigan State University’s Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing.

 

Two of which are being recognized from Bay County, this year; Gougeon Brothers, Inc. and MDL Companies.

 

Gougeon Brothers, Inc. is an employee-owned, family-run, company manufacturing resins and epoxies that serve composite builders in the marine, automotive, aerospace industries, among others.

 

MDL Companies is a family-run construction, property management, realty, restoration, and real estate investment company driven by their core values of ethics, excellence, empathy, and empowerment.

 

“Growth is happening because Bay Future is stepping in, partnering with these businesses and showing them ways that they can leverage other dollars to help that growth… Bay Future is planting the seeds of future generations to come… There’s no better organization I feel to make this happen than Bay Future”

 

 

Is your business looking to diversify your supply chain or learn more about expanding your business with government contracting?

 

Bay Future is pleased to offer a free educational session at the Doubletree by Hilton in Bay City April 27th.

 

Come and enjoy some free refreshments and learn how your business can take the next step in 2023.

801 S. Henry is a nearly 40,000 square foot building on Bay City’s westside. The building sits on a nearly 3 acre fenced lot.

 

The roof has recently been replaced and the interior has undergone a cleanup and restoration.

 

There is also a virtual tour of the building that does a great job of reflecting the updates and the possibilities for future tenants. There is a floorplan and survey linked below.

 

The owner is open to sale or lease.

 

Please address your inquiries to Jim Reaume at jreaume@bayfuture.com

 

On the site of the former Michigan Haus there is a commercially zoned, 6.17 acre parcel on the busy intersection of M-84 and Delta Rd. in Frankenlust Township. The I-75 interchange is less than 0.5 miles away.

 

The parcel is municipally owned and ready for commercial development.

 

Please address your inquiries to Jim Reaume at jreaume@bayfuture.com