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...
When Great Lakes Potato Chip Co. adds a new building this spring to boost warehouse space, it won’t be the first expansion for the 10-year-old company. And it probably won’t be the last. The chip manufacturer has been on a growth trajectory through many of its...
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...
One of the focuses in this month's TCBN is on travel, meetings and events. After a tragic and life-changing experience three years ago, I have personally discovered the powerful and healing benefits that traveling can offer. Today I live with a renewed focus on creating...
Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) is one of Northern Michigan’s true gems. A modern, convenient and high-quality transportation hub, TVC is a key regional asset and considered a tier one, critical component of the state transportation system. The airport produces roughly $1 billion of annual economic...
Much of the recent news coming out of Cherry Capital Airport has been about the expansion of commercial passenger service to new locations, including cities in California, Florida and Texas. But there is a lot of activity happening in the private business travel and personal aircraft...
Coming soon near you: more foods and beverages featuring new and exciting ingredients, spaces and trends. In the brewing industry, Benzie County’s third brewery, Five Shores Brewing, opened in downtown Beulah. It joins Lake Ann Brewery and Stormcloud Brewing in Frankfort. Owners Matt Demorest and Oliver Roberts...
As a rookie recruiter, Chris Rigan learned a hard lesson after a candidate he had referred showed up to the interview in slippers. The candidate interviewing for a quality assurance engineering job at a manufacturing company, she was qualified for the position ...
In September of 2008, Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy. By the end of 2008, the effects of the economic collapse had reached all corners of the economy. The Great Recession caught many companies off guard. For human resource professionals, this meant having to quickly make...
