Prout Financial Design presents ''An Evening with Ed''
Prout Financial Design is thrilled to present “An Evening with Ed.” Join us for an exciting evening packed with insights from one of the industry's top minds. Whether you're nearing retirement, already enjoying it, or simply want to better protect your financial future, this event is for you! Prout Financial Design will welcome nationally recognized CPA, bestselling author and retirement educator Ed Slott to Traverse City on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, for “An Evening with Ed,” a complimentary
Major League Show Jumping Headlines Three Weekends of International Sport in Traverse City
Five-star team and individual competition September 11–12 lead a season finale with more than $3 million in prize money, 10 of the world's top 30 riders, and the American Gold Cup.TRAVERSE CITY, MI — Major League Show Jumping returns to Flintfields Horse Park September 11–12, bringing two evenings of five-star team and individual competition to Traverse City as part of three weekends of international show jumping. Ten of the world’s top 30-ranked riders are expected to compete during September. The
Community Partnership Provides Reliable Transportation for Adult Education Graduate
A successful community partnership is helping a recent adult education graduate overcome a common barrier to employment: reliable transportation. Stephen Duncan, a recent GED graduate through Northwest Michigan Works! Adult Education, needed dependable transportation to travel between the Adult Education lab and his new job at Meijer. Through the Bikes for Education and Employment program, Duncan is now receiving a custom bicycle made possible through the generosity of the Big Bear Sportsman's Club in
HOME AGENCY OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR SECOND ANNUAL MISSION MEETS ACTION AWARD, INVESTING $100,000 IN ONE NONPROFIT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 18, 2026 HOME AGENCY OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR SECOND ANNUAL MISSION MEETS ACTION AWARD, INVESTING $100,000 IN ONE NONPROFIT The selected organization will receive customized brand, marketing, and communications services through HOME Agency's signature nonprofit initiative, building on inaugural partnerships with StoryCorps and TART Trails. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — HOME Agency today announced that applications are open for the second annual Mission Meets Action Award (MiMA), a
21st Century ROAD to Housing Act – What Local Officials Should Know
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act provides local governments with additional tools to support housing development, particularly the “missing middle” homes many communities need. These may include smaller single-family homes, duplexes, townhomes and neighborhood-scale apartment buildings that fit comfortably into established neighborhoods and provide options for younger families, seniors wishing to downsize and middle-income households. While many of the law’s provisions will be implemented over time
Michigan’s Transformational Brownfield Program: What Municipal Leaders Should Know
Michigan's Transformational Brownfield Program remains an important tool for communities seeking to advance complex redevelopment projects that may not be financially feasible without public support, combining the traditional property tax capture tools of a traditional brownfield plan with the ability to capture income taxes, sales and use taxes and withholding taxes. Legislation signed over the summer extended and expanded the program, increasing the state's capacity to support qualifying redevelopment
TC Philharmonic Announces New Board Officers
TC Philharmonic Announces New Board OfficersTRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — August 20, 2026 — The Traverse City Philharmonic (TC Phil) Board of Directors has elected a new slate of officers to lead the organization for the next two years. The newly elected officers are: Paul Jarboe, PresidentJulius Moss, Vice PresidentAndrew Buthker, TreasurerLindsey Jonkhoff Rogers, Secretary The officers were elected by the Board of Directors at its August 20 meeting and will serve two-year terms. “We are fortunate to have
REBECCA HUTCHINSON OF ACCELERATE THE CARE FEATURED IN THE RECORD-EAGLE’S ''LEADERS OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN'' EDITION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REBECCA HUTCHINSON OF ACCELERATE THE CARE FEATURED IN THE RECORD-EAGLE’S "LEADERS OF NORTHERN MICHIGAN" EDITION TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (August 15, 2026) — Accelerate the Care is proud to announce that Founder and CEO Rebecca Hutchinson has been recognized in The Record-Eagle’s special publication, "Leaders of Northern Michigan." The annual feature highlights visionaries and organizational leaders driving significant civic and economic impact across the region. The feature details
Short’s Landing Patio Party
Christen our new deck at Logan’s Landing with a fundraiser for the Northern Michigan Mountain Bike Association! Join Joe and Co for their first event at their new TC location with a day jam-packed with beers, bikes, and bands. Bring your bike and rip the Boardman loop, go big with a 100-mile Chicken Leg lap, or come as you are and relax with a beer by the river. Schedule: Noon – event starts 5 pm – Live music starts 8:36 – Last lap starts 10 pm – event ends Band Line-up: 5 pm – 6 pm: Fresh
Volumes Salon partners with Northwest Michigan Works! for first Cosmetologist Apprenticeship Program
Northwest Michigan Works!, a program of Networks Northwest, in partnership with Petoskey-based Volumes Salon, has launched the region’s first U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship program for cosmetologists. The new apprenticeship marks a major milestone for professional trades training and workforce development in Northwest Lower Michigan. This innovative program will provide apprentices with a comprehensive, hands-on learning experience designed to meet essential industry and LARA
News Release: 8/11/2026
Habitat Open House in Kalkaska Kalkaska: Habitat Court Street Station Open House Saturday August 15, 2026 from 10:00am – 1:00pm Habitat Grand Traverse Region’s Court Street Station project in Kalkaska is quickly becoming a reality. These townhomes are some of the most affordable houses we have built since Covid. A family with a combined income of about $24 an hour—or just over $4,150 a month gross—could qualify to purchase a new three-bedroom home in Kalkaska. In both scenarios, the monthly mortgage
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Northwest Michigan Employers Secure Over $500,000 in Going PRO Talent Fund Cycle Two Awards to Uplift Regional Workforce
Thirteen employers across Northwest Michigan have been awarded a total of $502,674.50 in Cycle Two of the Going PRO Talent Fund (GPTF). These state training awards fuel critical skill development and upskilling for 327 regional workers, including 264 current employees and 63 newly hired team members. Highlighting a strong focus on long-term career pathways and talent development, 45 of these trainees are registered apprentices. The funded training spans diverse high-demand sectors in the region, including
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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
