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Carly Lillard

Carly Lillard

Carly Lillard has called Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region home since 2007. She works in fund development and communications and enjoys helping organizations share their stories and connect with the community. Carly earned a bachelor’s degree in Business from Northwood University and a master’s in Strategic Communication from Michigan State University. Outside of writing, she loves spending time with her husband, Jesse, and their two children, Maycie and Elias. You can reach her at carlylillard@gmail.com.

Carly Lillard's Latest Articles

“It is time for our community to rally behind these vital professionals, to elevate their status and acknowledge the indispensable role they play."
Disability Coalition of Midland County tackles local employment issues

Agencies compete for direct care workers, coalition finds opportunities to employ disabled individuals

Jordan Dice is the owner of the Midland Mall.
Midland Mall continues to see improvements through maintenance and fresh retailers

Profile Q & A with new owner of Midland Mall working to breath new life into the mall as retail stores close across the country.

Jimmy Greene is the sales director special events for the Memorial Cup and Saginaw Spirit.
One of hockey’s bigger events will soon face off in the Great Lakes Bay Region

The Memorial Cup, a hockey tradition, is the focus of our Profile Q & A with Jimmy Greene.

Eli @ Wooden Gate Camp
Differently Abled: Offerings in Midland area to those with disabilities

The Midland community is able to serve people who need varied supports.

Discover You is a trademarked program whose mission is to build hope and resilience in youth.
The ROCK builds resilience in kids, focusing on a growth mindset

Equipping youth to face hard situations rather than shying away instills confidence and prevents mental health emergencies

CTE team offers summer camps.
Midland County ESA helps create path for students to follow their passion

The belief in discovery over recruitment steers students toward a bright future.

Community invited to panel discussion focused on Honesty and Transparency

The Breaking Bread Village is breaking down barriers to important conversations. Their next LIVE show is on August 29. 

Posing for a first day of school picture.
Midland returns to school for fall semester

Students can't lose with the wide variety of high-quality educational opportunities in Midland.

If you feel that you could benefit from LIFT or need food assistance, dial 211.
211 makes life saving connections through United Way & partner agencies

Leveraging Income For Tomorrow, how United Way of Midland County is supporting 211 of Northeast Michigan as they help a vulnerable population survive.  

Chllin' at Plymouth Pool
Make a Splash in Midland this Summer

Enjoy fun in the sun swimming at the pool or playing at spray parks.

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