Welcome2Midland Michigan with Gary Billotti

Welcome2Midland Michigan with Gary Billotti

From Max Loves Midland by Max Loves Midland

September 17, 2025 · 47 min · Season 2 · Episode 14

About this episode

Kevin LaDuke interviews Gary Billotti about his journey and initiatives to foster community in Midland, Michigan.

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 to leading Health and Human Performance at Dow. This 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. We highlight Neighboring Week and how 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.

People in this episode

Host: Kevin LaDuke

Guest: Gary Billotti

Topics covered

  • community connection
  • mental health
  • local life
  • ambassador initiative
  • personal introductions
  • collaboration

Keywords

  • Midland Michigan
  • Gary Billotti
  • community connection
  • mental health
  • Neighboring Week
  • block party
  • ambassador initiative

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Midland Area Wellbeing Coalition, YMCA, DuPont, Dow

Places: Midland Michigan, Metro Detroit

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