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
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Networks Northwest Professionals Recognized at Youth Solutions' Statewide Summer Summit
Networks Northwest is proud to celebrate several members of its Jobs for Michigan's Graduates (JMG) team who were recognized during Youth Solutions' Annual Summer Summit, a statewide professional development conferencethat brings together JMG specialists, managers, employer partners, and youth from across Michigan. Held in Mount Pleasant, Summer Summit serves as Youth Solutions' annual kickoff to the new program year. The multi-day conference provides professional development, networking opportunities,
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
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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
GTACS News: Superintendent Retirement and New President Appointment
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (July 21, 2026) – After more than three decades of dedicated service to Catholic education, including 27 years at Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools (GTACS), Superintendent Michael R. Buell has retired. Buell shared that his decision arose after prayerful discernment and was influenced by health considerations. “Serving this community has been one of the greatest joys of my life,” said Buell. “I am deeply grateful for the faculty, staff, students, and families who have made this
