What makes a logo stand out? A brand sing? A marketing strategy attract new customers? All good questions that can be answered by a savvy branding pro or design guru. So this month the TCBN did just that – picking the creative brains behind five...
A group of 30 investors is steadily making a name for itself in the angel community. Northern Michigan Angels is marking nearly five years in existence and is wrapping up a successful year and growing collaborations – both local and statewide. The group’s plan for 2017:...
The ever-increasing demand for renewable sources of energy, combined with growing interest in local power generation, has made for some key developments in northern Michigan’s solar industry this year. Whether its consumers investing in residential systems, businesses installing large solar arrays or utilities figuring out...
This issue marks an incredibly special milestone for the Traverse City Business News: It is the 10th anniversary of our annual list of the 40 most influential regional leaders under age 40. The 2016 class is as exceptional as the first, from the winners’ drive and...
In honor of the 10th anniversary of the 40Under40 recognition program, the TCBN checked in with a few past winners to see what they are up to now. Here are some updates: Linda Stephan 40 Under 40 honoree: 2010 Then: Reporter for Interlochen Public Radio Now:...
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...
