Long before their names were on plaques and buildings, Jerry Oleson, Les Biederman and Art Schmuckal and their families started businesses, raised children and volunteered often. Today, their descendants lead philanthropic efforts and family foundations that continue to support the causes and community they loved. “My most...
Reviewed by Chris Wendel 320 pages; published by Simon & Shuster, January 2018 Hardcover $30, softcover $15, E-read edition $15, audio book version $21 By Morten T. Hansen In a Nutshell: With his thorough exhaustive research, the co-author of “Great by Choice” identifies the traits that allow all of...
Not so long ago, the idea of robotic surgery would have seemed alien. Today, though, there are two robotic surgical machines right here in Traverse City, and Munson Medical Center wants to add a third. The da Vinci Surgical System is a $2 million piece of...
According to data from Thomson Reuters, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) hit an all-time global high during the first half of 2018 at $2.5 trillion. The United States alone tallied $1.03 trillion. Northern Michigan has had its own trend this past year. The Grand Traverse area has...
Clockwise: Tim Heger, Greg VandenBosch and Amy Chambers For some, a single medical crisis can spawn a financial burden that's not only crushing, but confusing. HealthBridge hopes to end that confusion for those with high deductible employer-sponsored healthcare. This January, the Grand Rapids- and Traverse City-based service...
Coal has become a dirty word to the four electric utilities that serve the pristine Grand Traverse region. Traverse City Light & Power, Cherryland Electric Cooperative, Great Lakes Energy Cooperative and Consumers Energy all are touting plans to reduce or eliminate their dependence on fossil fuel...
Making wishes is fun. Having them come true is even better. The TCBN hopes to grant at least a few wishes this season with its annual Nonprofit Wish List. We ask several area nonprofits representing a range of missions for some of their wishes as...
Top: Laura Matchett, Joey DiFranco and Amanda Kik. Bottom: Becky Ewing and Evan Gray. New learning opportunities could be in store for area nonprofits, under a partnership between Northwestern Michigan College and Rotary Charities of Traverse City. The college is now in charge...
Before the advent of mass drug manufacturing, prescriptions were mixed – or compounded – by the hometown pharmacist. While this old school service still exists for special cases – like medicinal allergies, or cheaper versions of hormonal creams – new regulations could price local pharmacies out...
The story of John and Leslye Wuerfel was like was the unforgettable line from the cult classic baseball movie, Field of Dreams: "If you build it, [they] will come." The entertainment scene in the Grand Traverse region was dramatically altered – for the better – more...
