Great Lakes Stainless Launches Everline Stainless Outdoor Cabinetry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEGreat Lakes Stainless Launches Everline Stainless Outdoor CabinetryNorthern Michigan manufacturer expands decades of custom stainless fabrication experience into a dealer-distributed outdoor living brandTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — September 30, 2026 — Great Lakes Stainless, a Northern Michigan manufacturer specializing in custom stainless steel and decorative metals fabrication, has launched Everline Stainless Outdoor Cabinetry, a new line of premium stainless cabinetry designed for outdoor
Gas Lamp Developments Breaks Ground on Old Town Blackwood, a Walkable Village of Attainable Homes in Northern Michigan
Gas Lamp Developments Breaks Ground on Old Town Blackwood, a Walkable Village of Attainable Homes in Northern MichiganDevelopers Kate and Rob Mead set out to build quality, attainable housing for the people who make their community run — and started by building a prototype on their own land.Old Town Blackwood — townhome-style condominium design, Grawn, Michigan. Rendering conceptual and subject to change.GRAWN, Mich., September 16, 2026 — Gas Lamp Developments has broken ground on Old Town Blackwood, a new
Housing Finance — When Helping a Deal Can Cross a Regulatory Line
Communities are increasingly using creative financing to produce attainable and “missing middle” housing. These projects often bring together many parties in many roles: developers, municipalities, housing and economic-development professionals, consultants, lenders and investors. Municipal bonds are a frequent source of partial financing for these projects, particularly as they are a prerequisite to qualify for the tax credit that attracts equity investors. A recent Securities and Exchange Commission
The NLRB’s Top Prosecutor Puts 13 Labor Precedents in the Crosshairs
The National Labor Relations Board’s (“NLRB”) top prosecutor published a roadmap detailing how she intends to challenge some of the Board’s recent labor policy shifts. In the new memorandum, General Counsel Crystal Carey identifies 13 NLRB decisions she has challenged, or intends to challenge, covering topics like severance agreements, workplace rules, union organizing, bargaining obligations, employee misconduct, dues checkoff, and monetary remedies. The message to employers is significant, but it is not
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What Your Traverse City Storefront Says Before Anyone Steps Inside
Window displays alone can boost foot traffic by 23%, and 8 out of 10 shoppers base their buying decisions on what they see in-store — which means your storefront is working for you, or against you, before a single customer opens the door. For businesses in Traverse City's walkable downtown, where summer tourists and local regulars share the same sidewalk, that first impression carries real weight. The good news: most of the changes that actually move the needle don't require a major renovation budget.The
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How Small Businesses Can Maintain Healthy Cash Flow for Long-Term Stability and Growth
Keeping your business’s cash flow steady is like keeping the heart of your company beating. When cash consistently flows in and out with control, owners can make decisions confidently, plan for expansion, and avoid unnecessary debt. TL;DR Cash flow management is about timing — ensuring your business always has enough on hand to cover expenses while funding future opportunities. Focus on forecasting income, tracking expenses, invoicing consistently, and reinvesting wisely. Why Cash Flow
