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MID-MICHIGAN – A Bay City food truck owner has moved their business into a new brick-and-mortar restaurant with a menu featuring fresh lemonade and smash burgers. Meanwhile, an indoor waterpark in Frankenmuth recently recognized for its creativity and innovation is offering season passes for guests this winter. Learn more about these stories and other recent local business news you may have missed: New restaurant brings freshly made lemonade, smash burgers to Bay City The owner of a former food truck has opened a new restaurant in Bay City to accommodate the growing popularity of the business. Owned by Anuewy Jr., Detroit Lemon Squeeze officially opened in September. The restaurant, located at 301 Lafayette Ave., offers freshly made lemonade, smash burgers, fried ravioli, cheese curds, French fries, and more. “There ain’t been a slow day yet. People are coming out, enjoying it, they’re loving it,” Jr. said. Read the full story here. McLaren Bay Region breaks ground on $53.6M medical campus in Bay City McLaren Bay Region took a major step toward expansion this month with the groundbreaking for its new $53.6 million medical campus in Bay City. The facility, McLaren Bay West, will feature a freestanding emergency department and an orthopedic center. The campus will occupy a property that used to be home to the former McLaren Bay Special Care. The site is located between 2 Mile Road and North Euclid Avenue on Midland Road. Read the full story here. Kochville Township DDA invests $1.9 million in redevelopment of former hotel property The Kochville Township Downtown Development Authority (DDA) recently purchased the former Quality Inn property on Tittabawassee Road as it looks to spur future development in the area, which is a major commercial hub for the township. “It’s definitely a big swing by our downtown development authority, but a calculated one,” Township Manager Steve King said. The DDA purchased the property, located at 2222 Tittabawassee Road, for $1.55 million in June and plans to demolish the hotel soon. Ultimately, the DDA aims to put the property back on the private market, so it can be redeveloped. Read the full story here. Bay City South End restaurant aims to serve families home-cooked meals, community togetherness A family-friendly restaurant that recently reopened on Bay City’s south end offers home-cooked meals and support for community members in need. Broadway Family Grill, located at 2020 Broadway Street, is owned by Henry “Hank” Ryan and its menu features family-style dishes, particularly comfort food such as meatloaf, fried chicken, and homemade soups. Broadway Family Grill also offers coats for people in need as well as a Narcan station. Read the full story here. Opening date set for new Saginaw-area Chipotle restaurant Chipotle Mexican Grill is bringing a new dining option to Saginaw Township with a new restaurant, which officially opened on State Street earlier this month. The new restaurant, located at 5709 State St., is Saginaw Township’s first Chipotle. The fast-casual restaurant chain serves burritos, tacos, and other Mexican food. The State Street restaurant will also offer Chipotle’s newest protein, Carne Asada, and newest sauce, Red Chimichurri, for a limited time, according to a spokesperson for Chipotle. Read the full story here. Bay County resort unveils new restaurant amid multi-million-dollar redevelopment A resort in Bay County has opened a new restaurant, which is a key part of a property wide, multi-million-dollar redevelopment. Heatherfields, located at 2470 Old Bridge Road in Frankenlust Township, officially opened at the resort earlier this month. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with a menu featuring a variety of cuisine such as steak and salads. The ongoing redevelopment includes several other improvements to the property, including updating guest rooms. Read the full story here. What’s that? UNO Pizzeria reopening soon with deep-dish and Detroit-style pizzas Uno Pizzeria & Grill is bringing its Chicago-style deep dish pizza back to its former Saginaw Township location, which closed temporarily about a year ago. The restaurant, located at 4960 Towne Centre Road, is expected to reopen under new ownership in November. In addition to deep dish, the restaurant’s menu will feature Detroit-style pizza, steak, and more. Owners Caitlin Werner, Stephen Novak, and Stefan Stefanakis also plan to offer specialty drinks at the restaurant as well as an extensive bourbon selection. Read the full story here. Bay Future president and CEO steps down after 16-month tenure A Bay County economic development organization is set to begin the search for a new leader following the resignation of its president and CEO. Jim Reaume officially stepped down from the role on Oct. 23 after serving in the position for just 16 months. Under Reaume’s leadership, the organization expanded partnerships and saw an increase in job growth as well as private investment, Bay Future officials said in a news release. “Leading Bay Future has been an honor, and I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together,” Reaume said in a statement. Read the full story here. Looking for lunch? This salad bar creates your favorites to order A salad bar that first opened at the SVRC Marketplace in Saginaw last year allows customers to customize their orders with a wide range of fresh and from-scratch ingredients. Owned by Latasha Lawson, The Salad Bar by Soul Food Sistas serves salad, soups, sandwiches, wraps, and smoothies. Available ingredients at the salad bar include a spring mix, romaine, spinach, banana peppers, onions, tomatoes, blueberries, and more. The SVRC Marketplace is located at 203 S. Washington Ave. Read the full story here. Frankenmuth’s Bavarian Blast Waterpark wins prestigious industry award A Frankenmuth waterpark has received the World Waterpark Association’s highest award, which recognizes creativity and innovation in the waterpark industry. The Leading-Edge Award was presented to the Bavarian Inn Lodge, located at 1 Covered Bridge Lane, during the association’s annual Symposium & Trade Show. The Bavarian Inn’s 170,000-square-foot waterpark, the Bavarian Blast Waterpark, opened earlier this year along with its new family fun center. “Receiving the Leading Edge Award is a true testament to the passion, creativity, and hard work of our entire team,” Michael Keller Zehnder, owner and president of Bavarian Inn Lodge, said in a statement. Read the full story here. This indoor Michigan waterpark is making a splash this winter with seasonal passes A waterpark and family fun center at a lodge in Michigan’s “Little Bavaria” will offer discounts for guests this winter. The two attractions opened in March at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth. Customers will be able to purchase the lodge’s “gold” or “silver” winter season passes, which will provide them with increased access to the Bavarian Blast Waterpark as well as a game card for the family center and discounted seating. Read the full story here. Dairy Queen returning to Kochville Township decades after last one closed Dairy Queen is set to build a new restaurant in Kochville Township, marking its return to the area for the first time in about 20 years. Construction on the Dairy Queen Grill & Chill is expected to begin in November at a vacant property, located at 3300 Tittabawassee Road. The restaurant will be near the Kochville Township Meijer. In addition to ice cream, the fast-food chain offers burgers, hot dogs, fries, and more. Read the full story here. Bay County hospice facility Brian’s House temporarily closes its doors An end-of-life care facility in Bay County is closing temporarily, but it recently held a fundraiser as it looks to reopen. The closure comes eight years after the facility, Brian’s House Community Group, first opened. Brian’s House Community Group, 664 W. Nebobish Road, provides services for terminally ill patients and their family members. The organization cited financial challenges as the primary reason for the closure when it announced the decision this month. A fundraiser for the facility was held on Oct. 24.
