Telemedicine isn't new, but its value to northern Michigan's healthcare is growing "by the day," said Laura Glenn, vice president of physician network for Munson Healthcare. In fact, Munson Healthcare's nine hospitals have been ramping up the focus on telemedicine “by the day, by the week,...
By Simon Sinek Published by Portfolio Books, October 15, 2019; 272 pages; hardcover $28; e-book $15; audiobook $25 In a nutshell: There’s an important distinction between maintaining the status quo and working with a long-term purpose. Who is it for? General audiences, although the book’s examples make it pertinent...
In rural Benzie County and beyond, a small company with big goals is spreading high-speed internet service. Four-year-old Eclipse Communications LLC has a mission to bring high-performance broadband to areas of Benzie that lack adequate options – a strategy supported by county government and driven by...
Intense scrutiny and mounting regulations have put a choke hold on the pharmaceutical industry from its boondoggle days. Nowhere is this more noticeable than on the front lines, where pharmaceutical sales reps – or drug reps to most – have witnessed the highs and lows of...
A bustling machine shop on the outskirts of Mancelona is steadily boosting its business by producing vital components for the defense and aerospace industries. Antrim Machine Products (AMP) at 9142 Johnson Rd. has doubled its sales between 2014 and now, according to plant manager Jake Kelly. “We...
After years of study, planning, and preparation, Traverse City Light & Power (TCLP) is launching the first phase of its high-speed fiber internet project. Phase one, which will provide the option of fiber internet access to more than 2,000 of TCLP’s customers, is expected to impact...
Local business leaders have high hopes that an unconventional, little-known federal tax incentive could pump millions of dollars of new commercial and residential investment into a low-income section of Grand Traverse County. A 6.2 square-mile swath of land including a large area of Garfield Township and...
2019 was a big year for HealthBridge, a Grand Rapids-based healthcare disruptor with a satellite office in Traverse City. In February, the company officially launched the pilot program for its technology platform. That platform is an “employee financial security product,” designed as a safety...
One financial advisor manages more than $600 million in investments for his wealthy northern Michigan clients. Another handles a celebrity's stock portfolio, among others. Though there is no public, empirical data available ranking financial advisors by dollars under management, many sources like WealthMinder consistently point...
We live in a special place – I think we all know that. I think we also know that to ensure a flourishing future our regional economy needs to remain strong and become more resilient. To me this means less seasonal dependency, more diversified industries,...
