Women represent between 15% and a third of the financial planners and advisors in the United States. While some studies show that more women are finding their way to the male-dominated field, others indicate that they are also exiting it at a faster rate than...
[caption id="attachment_35071" align="alignleft" width="300"] Livwell Homes earned People's Choice in the top price category last year during the Parade of Homes.[/caption] When it comes to building, it's now easy being green. According to the United States Green Building Council, roughly 40% of the single-family house market is...
At Windemuller, hiring more women has become a priority in recent years. Windemuller is a Grand Rapids-headquartered construction company that specializes in electrical work, automation, information technology, outdoor utilities, communications, renewable energy and more. The company has numerous offices throughout Michigan, including one in Traverse City. The...
Telemedicine isn't new, but its value to northern Michigan's healthcare is growing "by the day," said Laura Glenn, vice president of physician network for Munson Healthcare. In fact, Munson Healthcare's nine hospitals have been ramping up the focus on telemedicine “by the day, by the week,...
After years of study, planning, and preparation, Traverse City Light & Power (TCLP) is launching the first phase of its high-speed fiber internet project. Phase one, which will provide the option of fiber internet access to more than 2,000 of TCLP’s customers, is expected to impact...
2019 was a big year for HealthBridge, a Grand Rapids-based healthcare disruptor with a satellite office in Traverse City. In February, the company officially launched the pilot program for its technology platform. That platform is an “employee financial security product,” designed as a safety...
It all began as a hobby. In 2012, Traverse City Whiskey Co. was launched by three friends who shared a love of whiskey and a disenchantment with corporate life. Eight years later, the company is the largest craft spirits distillery in the state of Michigan. 2020 promises...
Partnerships between Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) and several local businesses are helping employers fill crucial job gaps in their ranks. According to Jason Slade, the academic chair for NMC’s technical academic area, the college has been in the process of linking students to local employers. NMC...
In October, the national unemployment rate hit 3.5% – its lowest point since May 1969. While some economic experts have suggested that a slowdown or even another recession might be on the horizon, the economy is booming at the moment and job opportunities are plentiful. In...
Hiring a full-time, in-house CFO is an expensive proposition, especially for small or mid-sized businesses without a lot of capital to burn. Perhaps not surprisingly, accounting firms and other businesses are filling the void by offering a service that frees businesses from needing a full-time CFO. These...
