Salvation Army Red Kettle Matching Mondays are Back with $40,000 Challenge Gift
The Salvation Army Traverse City is excited to announce a matching gift challenge to the Red Kettle campaign. Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, Red Kettle donations will be matched dollar for dollar up to a total of $40,000 during Matching Mondays - December 5, 12, and 19, 2022. Lieutenant Matthew Winters shared, “For thousands of our vulnerable neighbors, The Salvation Army is their lifeline during their hardest days - no matter the season. The challenges of the rising cost of everyday
TBA Credit Union Celebrates 67 Years by Paying it Forward
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – This November, TBA Credit Union celebrated 67 years of providing services to its members. On each birthday, TBA Credit Union distributes $50 to each team member and board member to pay it forward in the way of their choosing. The Pay It Forward celebration has been a tradition at TBA Credit Union since 2015. The purpose is to provide random acts of kindness throughout the community. Team members’ stories are collected and shared with the entire credit union. “Every year, I
SCORE December Workshops, December 8 and 15 Mark your calendar and plan to attend, virtually!
SCORE December Workshops, December 8 and 15Mark your calendar and plan to attend, virtually! Thursday, December 8th at 9:00 am Reach Customers on Line with Google in 2023 Learn how customers find your business online and how to promote your business using Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Smart Campaigns in Google Ads. In this workshop you will learn how to:Improve your website’s visibility in Google’s organic search results, on all devicesMaximize SEO strategiesAttract new prospects with
SURVEY ASKS NORTHWEST MICHIGAN RESIDENTS FOR INPUT ON RECYCLING SERVICES
TRAVERSE CITY, MI – Residents in Northwest Lower Michigan are being asked to provide their input on recycling access and infrastructure. The online survey will help to identify gaps and inform improvements residents would like to see in the future. The survey is funded through a grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) to help counties understand current material management deficiencies and highlight opportunities for improvement. Networks Northwest, a
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Traverse City Direct Primary Care Practice Opens Second Location in Petoskey
TABLE HEALTH DIRECT PRIMARY CARE (DPC) PRACTICE EXPANDS INTO PETOSKEY November 29, 2022 (Petoskey, Mich.;) Table Health, a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice in Traverse City, is expanding its membership based healthcare model, with a second location in Petoskey, Michigan. DPC is an innovative model of primary care that improves access to high quality healthcare with a simple, affordable monthly membership fee. Table Health launched the first DPC practice in the region almost three years ago with a
Rotary Club of Traverse City - Wheels of Hope Campaign
Rotary Club of Traverse City - Wheels of Hope Campaign Traverse City, MI, November 28, 2022 – Wheels of Hope goal is to raise funds to support increased mobility for polio survivors in countries where there is still need. The mission of Wheels of Hope is "increased mobility" made possible with specially made hand-crank wheelchairs. The lives of families in northern Nigeria are very different from those we live in northern Michigan. They exist in crowded conditions with dirt floors and streets. People
News Release: 11/28/2022
REHMANN LAUNCHES YEAR-END PLANNING HUB TROY, Mich., Nov.28, 2022 – Rehmann, a fully integrated financial services and advisory firm, has announced their Year-End Planning Hub. Intended to help businesses and organizations feel empowered, be proactive, and confidently navigate the final weeks of the year – and beyond – the Year-End Planning Hub offers helpful tools and resources to prepare you for all that’s ahead in 2023. “At Rehmann we encourage individuals and organizations to plan, not predict” said
Still Time to Enroll in Tuition-Free Heavy Highway Construction Equipment Training at NMC
TRAVERSE CITY, MI - Anyone interested in learning the skills needed for a career in the in-demand field of highway construction still has time to enroll in a new program at Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) in Traverse City. The Heavy Highway Construction Training Program is being offered by NMC in partnership with Northwest Michigan Works!, Team Elmer’s, and Jobs for Michigan’s Graduates. The eight-week program starts on January 16, 2023. An information session on December 8 in Traverse City will give
TBA Credit Union Donates $14,000 to Traverse City Area Public Schools
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. Sep. 12, 2022 – This fall, TBA Credit Union’s CEO, Karen Browne presented a check for $14,000 to Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) Superintendent Dr. John VanWagoner. The $14,000 donation will be divided between different programs. A portion of the donation will help benefit the 2022-23 TCAPS Learning, Enrichment, and Athletics Program (LEAP) and will purchase dry-erase markers for every elementary student and teacher in the district. The remaining funds will sponsor the new
News Release: 11/16/2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 10, 2022, Contact: Cindy Evans, Executive Director cevans@grandtraverseindustries.com www.grandtraverseindustries.com 231-922-4886, ext. 1024 Grand Traverse Industries Announces New Logo/Brand After 48 years, Grand Traverse Industries (GTI) is excited to share with the public the launch of our new logo as part of our ongoing evolution of our company brand! Our logo is a completely new look representing diversity, equity, and inclusion. GTI has grown and evolved over
Copper Ridge Surgery Center Achieves 2023 Best Ambulatory Surgery Center Award from Newsweek for Second Consecutive Year
Traverse City, Michigan – November 10, 2022 - Copper Ridge Surgery Center (CRSC) was selected for the 2023 Best Ambulatory Surgery Center award in Michigan by Newsweek. The Newsweek award highlights the Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers for 2023 in the nation. This top Ambulatory Surgery Center Award is based on the quality of care, performance data, and peer recommendations relative to the in-state competition. There are over 5,000 Medicare-Certified Ambulatory Surgery Centers in the United States
Winter is coming! Here's what's new this winter at Crystal Mountain
THOMPSONVILLE, Mich. (November 14, 2022) – The first day of winter is more than a month away (Dec. 21) but the slopes at Crystal Mountain are covered in white. Over the weekend, Benzie County saw its first snowfall of the season, accompanied by snowmaking temperatures (28 degrees or less) allowing snowmakers to fire up the snow guns for 10 hours. And the forecast this week looks favorable for even more.As skiers, snowboarders and snow-lovers alike patiently await opening day on the slopes, there are a few
Northwest Michigan Works! Now Using the Newton’s Road Career Investigator
(TRAVERSE CITY, MI). Northwest Michigan Works! and Newton's Road have collaborated in many capacities over the last decade to support our young people in exploring high-in-demand, family-sustaining careers in the Northwest Lower Michigan region. We are pleased to announce that Northwest Michigan Works! will adopt the Newton's Road Career Investigator as their primary career pathway exploration platform to support individuals as they learn more about careers that are in-demand across the
TBA Credit Union Partners with Precision Plumbing & Heating for Local Financing
Traverse City, MI – TBA Credit Union has partnered with local business, Precision Plumbing & Heating to assist in financing home comfort systems. The unique partnership is available to Precision Plumbing & Heating customers to help finance loans between $3,000 and $30,000. “As a local Credit Union, we are thrilled to live our mission by serving both a local business and members of our community with this financing partnership,” said Chris Milliron Chief Lending Officer for TBA Credit Union. “We look
Crystal Mountain celebrates the culture of employee sustainability
THOMPSONVILLE, Mich. (November 8, 2022) – The term sustainability is often used when referring to eco-friendly or green initiatives, but being sustainable expands far beyond the environment. For Crystal Mountain, the commitment to a culture of sustainability includes its employees. This year alone, more than a dozen people are celebrating over a decade of working at Crystal. Many of them have been promoted within more than once to get where they are today. “Crystal Mountain is committed to creating
News Release: 11/7/2022
How can your team Make Christmas Bright and Bring Hope in 2023? TRAVERSE CITY, MI (November 7, 2022) For 128 years, The Salvation Army of Traverse City has been loving all who feel lost. This holiday season we encourage you to join us in our mission to help our neighbors who are suffering and love beyond the moment, beyond the barriers, and beyond our differences.During the holidays, it's easy to see how love can put a present under the Christmas tree for a child in need or a hot meal on the table of a
Crystal Career Opportunities and Milestones
THOMPSONVILLE, Mich. (November 3, 2022) – Anyone who enjoys free skiing, snowboarding, meal discounts and making money, should attend one of the upcoming Crystal Mountain Job Fairs.Job Fairs inside the Crystal Center at Crystal Mountain:Wednesday, Nov. 9: 3-6pmSaturday, Nov. 19: 10am-2pm The four-season, family owned resort is hiring full time, part time, and on-call positions in several departments including Mountain Operations, Conference Services, Fitness Center and Spa, Food and Beverage and Tickets and
Smith Nominated as one of Michigan’s Top HR Professionals
Traverse City, MI – TBA Credit Union is proud to announce that Abby Smith, Human Resource Director, has been nominated as one of Michigan’s Top HR Professionals by the Michigan Council of the Society for Human Resource Management (MISHRM). MISHRM’s Top HR Professional award was created to highlight and recognize exceptional performance and outstanding achievement by a professional in the field of human resource management. HR professionals throughout Michigan, at all levels of experience, industry
Crystal Mountain names Karyn Thorr as COO
THOMPSONVILLE, Mich. (October 26, 2022) – Crystal Mountain has named Karyn Thorr chief operating officer effective Oct. 26. Thorr has been an employee for 29 years and has since managed many different departments at Crystal, but it was her passion for snowsports that landed her at the family-owned resort in 1993. “I learned to ski at Crystal with my family when I was 10-years-old, and went on to ski competitively in high school and college,” Thorr said. “Working here and being part of the resort’s
News Release: 10/18/2022
WEST SHORE BANK EXPANDS WEALTH MANAGEMENT TEAM IN MUSKEGON LUDINGTON, MI – The West Shore Bank’s Wealth Management team in Muskegon, Michigan is expanding with the addition of Ryan Sterkenburg, Vice President and Senior Wealth Administrator. His role expands the reach of West Shore Bank’s wealth management, estate planning and wealth services along the lakeshore. Sterkenburg returns to Michigan after seven years serving as Trust Officer at a Wisconsin Bank. He has over 30 years of experience assisting
Crystal Mountain’s Resort K9 Ambassador continues to make a difference through the Fisher Fund
THOMPSONVILLE, Mich. (Aug. 12, 2022) – They say a dog is a man’s best friend, but Crystal Mountain’s Resort K9 Ambassador was everyone’s best friend. Fisher had the pleasure of being the first to greet guests at check-in, taste test the ice cream at the Beach House, feel out the greens on the golf courses and check the conditions out on the slopes – and it was all caught on camera by his owner Jeff Rabidoux. “Photoshoots were Fisher’s favorite part about being the K9 ambassador,” said Rabidoux, who works
DANBROOK ADAMS RAYMOND PLC, CELEBRATES FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY
THE BOUTIQUE LAW FIRM KICKS OFF YEAR FIVE WITH A NEW OFFICE LOCATION August 1, 2022 (Traverse City, Mich.;) On August 1, 2022, Danbrook Adams Raymond PLC, DAR Law, celebrates its five-year anniversary of bringing peace of mind to individuals, families, and businesses in Northern Michigan in their practice areas of Employment and Labor Law, Employer Defense and Litigation, Liquor Licensing and Regulation, and Estate Planning and Administration. After practicing for years in larger firms, DAR’s three
CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN NAMED TO 2022 BEST AND BRIGHTEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR
THOMPSONVILLE, Mich. (June 17, 2022) – Crystal Mountain has been named one of “West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For” for the second year in a row, further distinguishing the four-season resort as a phenomenal place for a career. The National Association for Business Resources (NABR) identified best Human Resource practices and provided benchmarking for companies that continue to be leaders in employment standards. Crystal Mountain was judged on compensation, benefits, employee
CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN HOSTS THE MOST POPULAR 3D ARCHERY EVENT IN THE NATION
THOMPSONVILLE, Mich. (June 10, 2022) – The largest 3D archery event in the nation is happening this weekend at Crystal Mountain. Thousands of archers from all across the country are gathered in Thompsonville for the Total Archery Challenge. This is the only event of its kind in Michigan this year. “This is the first time Crystal Mountain has held this kind of event, and we are thrilled to welcome such a diverse group of people to Benzie County,” John Melcher, Crystal Mountain CEO, said. “Archery is one of
Good For Michigan recognizes Crystal Mountain with the 2022 Good For Workforce Award
THOMPSONVILLE, Mich. (May 13, 2022) – Crystal Mountain is one of five Michigan businesses to be recognized by Good For Michigan as a 2022 Good For Michigan Award winner. The statewide nonprofit organization, led by People First Economy, utilizes some of the world’s leading assessments in social and environmental sustainability to help companies measure their sustainability success. This initiative helps companies utilize the B-Impact Assessment, commonly used for B-Corp Certification, as well as the SDG
From the womb to the green. Mother-Daughter golf duo comes full circle at Crystal Mountain
THOMPSONVILLE, Mich. (May 5, 2022) – A shared love of golf is a pretty strong bond. But the love shared by a mother and daughter who golf together at Crystal Mountain is magical. Stacy Slobodnik-Stoll, head coach of the women’s golf team at Michigan State University, is no stranger to Crystal Mountain. She’s been visiting and playing golf at the resort since the Michigan Women’s Open Pro-Am in 2003. That was a very special year for the then mom-to-be. “I was eight months pregnant in 2003, and the PGA
Northern Michigan ski coach inducted into the Michigan High School Ski Coaches Association Hall of Fame
THOMPSONVILLE, Mich. (March 23, 2022) – A northern Michigan ski coach with a well-known family history in area ski racing, has been inducted into the Michigan High School Ski Coaches Association (MHSSCA) Hall of Fame. Shaun Johnson, 67, is the first ski coach from Benzie Central to be in the Hall of Fame. He joins a short list of ski coaches from northern Michigan who have made it on the list since MHSSCA was founded in 1988. “It’s humbling,” said Johnson. “The group of coaches who vote on this are
CRYSTAL NEWS: Breaking down barriers and building up diversity within outdoor recreation
THOMPSONVILLE, Mich. (March 16, 2022) – From the city to the slopes. SOS Outreach, a national organization focused on mentoring underserved youth, is wrapping up a winter outdoor recreation development program with a weekend trip to Crystal Mountain this weekend. Around two dozen students from Hamtramck High School will board a bus from the metro-Detroit area to Thompsonville, Mich., on Friday to experience skiing, snowboarding and outdoor activities in northern Michigan – most of them for the first
Spas of America names Crystal Spa #1 spa in Michigan, #10 in North America
THOMPSONVILLE, Mich. (Jan. 24, 2022) – Crystal Spa has once again been named to the Spas of America Top 100 Spas. The spa at Crystal Mountain has made the list every year since 2009. The 2021 list includes 83 spas from the U.S. with Crystal Spa as the top-ranked spa in Michigan and No. 10 in North America. “It’s such an honor to be ranked number one among all of the incredible spas in our state,” Vice President of Retail and Wellness Stephanie Scott said. “Our talented team works so hard, so it’s
