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Welcome2Midland Michigan with Gary Billotti
Season 2 Episode 14
Join Kevin LaDuke for a heartfelt conversation with Gary Billotti, Outreach Coordinator for the Midland Area Wellbeing Coalition, as we explore how a one-time skeptic of Midland became one of its most dedicated champions. Gary reflects on growing up in Metro Detroit. This career took him from the YMCA and DuPont consulting to leading Health and Human Performance at Dow, and how that journey deepened his passion for community connection, mental health, and collaboration across sectors. We dig into Welcome2Midland, a new ambassador initiative helping newcomers and longtimers plug into local life through personal introductions, starter kits, and genuine relationships, plus why Neighboring Week and simple acts like a block party build the confidence and belonging that keep people here. Gary shares family stories, favorite Midland days, and hopes for a community where opportunity and access reach every neighbor.
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