Traverse City Business News - LOCAL ENTREPRENEUR APPOINTED TO STATE ALZHEIMER’S BOARD

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July 2008 • Vol. 14 • Number 10

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•	Hollywood is coming: Thanks to new state incentives, 140 scripts are under consideration for filming in the state, up from two last year.
•	Gas prices force large RV sales down, scooter/motorcycle business up
•	Economy has new group seeing green
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Life
•	Word of foot puts Benzie company on the map
•	Dancing pigs, superheroes and other tacky tactics: Small companies say guerilla marketing works for them
•	Moomers business up since scooping the competition
Commentary
•	The backyard vacation
Michigan Grapevine
•	Widespread frost damages vineyards: WOMP seeks to loosen Old Mission zoning
Nonprofits
•	Donations are up, but so is the need: Nonprofits struggle with increasing demands
•	Nonprofits compete heavily for volunteers: Online portals streamline sign-up process
•	Gracie's Closet collects clothes for foster kids
•	Nonprofit organizations, take note!

LOCAL ENTREPRENEUR APPOINTED TO STATE ALZHEIMER’S BOARD

February 2008 Russ Knopp, co-owner of the local Comfort Keepers offices in Traverse City and Petoskey, was recently appointed to a three-year term on the board of the Michigan Great Lakes Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. The statewide nomination committee accepted Russ Knopp to the board following his nomination by the local director of the Alzheimer's Association.

The Alzheimer's Association provides supportive programs and services to help people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers deal with the disease and its impact on their lives.

Founded in 1998 by a registered home health care nurse and her husband, Comfort Keepers provides in-home care and services that help people maintain full and independent lives in the comfort and familiar surroundings of their home in communities around the world. Local franchise offices in Traverse City and Petoskey are owned and operated by Russ and Leslie Knopp. www.comfortkeepers.com

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