WOMEN IN BUSINESS: A town transformed by women: Alden

Just a few years ago, driving through the little town of Alden wouldn't get your attention. But today, after a community block grant and the vision of several women, a new village has arrived and is making waves. The village of Alden runs adjacent to...

BANKING & FINANCE: Selecting a better bank for your business

You got your local banks, you got your regional banks, you got your national banks, you got your credit unions, supermarket banks, ATMs and who knows what else. How can you figure out which financial institution is a good fit for when you have enough...

TC leaders help create Romania’s first industrial park

TRAVERSE CITY - The Traverse Bay Economic Development Corporation (TBEDC), in cooperation with the TC Area Chamber of Commerce, Grand Traverse County and the Northwest Michigan Council of Governments, is assisting in the development of Romania's first industrial park.This past May, a delegation from Romania...

WOMEN IN BUSINESS: Self employment is what you make it

Her voice mail message was hurried and harried, like most. It was understandable, though, since it was at least our third round of phone tag."Hi, Cari. You're It. Again. You must be on the other line, since it went right to voice mail. I'm going...