Coffee Connection + New Executive Welcome
Date and Time
Wednesday Oct 14, 2026
8:45 AM - 10:30 AM EDT
Wednesday, October 14
8:45-10:30AM
- 8:45 to 9:00 AM – Guests arrive, grab coffee/pastries, and network
- 9:00 to 9:30 AM – Presentations and recognition of New Executives (approximate time allotted)
- New Executive Welcome Presenting Sponsor- Gardner White
- Coffee Connection Presenting Sponsor - HOME Agency
- Coffee Sponsor - Biggby Coffee | MaryAnn MacIntosh
- Pastry Sponsor - MSU Federal Credit Union | Karla Shappee
- Host: Kirkbride Hall
- Announcements from the Audience
- Traverse Connect Announcements
- 9:30 to 10:30 – Networking
Location
Kirkbride Hall
700 Cottageview Dr Suite 200
Traverse City, MI 49684
Fees/Admission
FREE (This is a Traverse Connect Investor event only)
Event Sponsors
Presenting
Description
Coffee Connection
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Traverse Connect is hosting our bi-monthly Coffee Connection! This event will be a great opportunity to maximize your membership by making new connections with fellow Traverse Connect members, hear about Traverse Connect's efforts to help you GROW YOUR BUSINESS, and learn how to best use your benefits and maintain your account.
Whether you have recently joined or have been a long-time member, Coffee Connection is a fantastic opportunity to connect with our team, as well as network with other members within the Traverse City Business Community.
Our Coffee Connection is brought to you by HOME Agency! Coffee will be generously provided by Biggby Coffee and pastries will be provided by MSU Federal Credit Union!
New Executive Welcome
We also would like to welcome the New Executives in the region! This will be an opportunity for business and community members to meet some of the region’s newest leaders and to make them feel welcome in our community.
We have invited the following executives to their new positions:
| Doug McAvoy | Publisher | Traverse City Record Eagle |
| Helena Beckett | President & CEO | Cherry Central Cooperative |
| Aaron Bunyea | Fire Chief | City of Traverse City |
| Carolyn Fairman | Executive Director | Housing North |
| Patrick Preusser | Executive Director | BATA |
| Chanel Lee | Commander | Coast Guard |
| Stacey Feeley | Executive Director | 20Fathoms |
| Joe Du Lac | President | Munson |
We look forward to seeing you in person at Kirkbride Hall.
