Substance abuse in the workplace is nothing new and historically, at least in northern Michigan, the substance of choice was alcohol. It still is today. But local addiction professionals are now seeing not only an increase in substance abuse issues, but also a significant increase...
Are you a good food entrepreneur? Are you in need of business financing that specifically targets your mission of providing healthy food to Michiganders? Good news – now there's a loan for that. The Michigan Good Food Fund (MGFF) is a new $30 million public-private partnership...
FINANCIAL & INSURANCE SERVICES Dawn Hemming, president of Hemming& in Traverse City, was recently invited to speak and moderate at an Investment News conference in Dallas, Texas. Hemming represented the Women's Advisory Board, a national initiative in the financial services industry to support and encourage women. Betsy...
TC RESIDENT NAMED ‘YOUNG LEADER’ Amy Shamroe was recently awarded the Michigan Young Leader Award by the Michigan American Association of University Women (AAUW) for her contributions in raising awareness of women’s equality issues in the Traverse City area. She co-developed and executed a LeaderHERship seminar that...
40UNDER40 Hits 10 Years - Nomination Period Now Open The Traverse City Business News is now accepting nominations for the 2016 Hagerty Traverse City Business News’ 40Under40! Now in its 10th year, this celebration recognizes individuals in Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie and Kalkaska counties – under the...
FINANCIAL SERVICES Charity Anderson has joined the mortgage team at Honor Bank. Based in the Grand Traverse County market, she is responsible for mortgage loan origination, business development and community outreach. She brings more than 15 years of expertise in real estate and financial services to...
Finding a place to live – make that an affordable place to live – has become public issue number one in the Grand Traverse region. In recent months, the Detroit Free Press has splashed northern Michigan’s housing woes across its pages. A recent proposal to include...
When the Acme Business Association first formed in 2009, it was a community divided. A battle to bring a Meijer store to the township had resulted in strong opposition, a recall campaign of so-called “anti-growth” township officials, lawsuits, investigations and bad feelings among residents and...
APPOINTMENTS/ACCOLADES Doug Mansfield, supervisor of Union Township in Grand Traverse County, has been elected president of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). He brings to his new position an extensive background in planning and land use as president of Mansfield Land Use Consultants. His experience in local...
TWO LOCAL COMPANIES NAMED TO ‘WATCH’ LIST Cash n Carry Flooring in Traverse City and Three Speed Ales – owners of Stormcloud Brewing Company – in Frankfort are two of the 2016 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch. The award recognizes growth-oriented businesses based on market expansion,...
