Northwest Michigan Works! to Connect Job Seekers with Local Employers at Fall Hiring Event

PETOSKEY, MI — Northwest Michigan Works! will host its Fall into a New Job! Hiring Event on Thursday, October 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Emmet County Event Center in Petoskey.  The hiring event will bring together local employers and job seekers for an opportunity to make connections, explore open positions and learn more about career opportunities throughout Northwest Michigan. Employers will be hiring for a variety of full-time, part-time, permanent and seasonal positions.  The success of last

House of 301, Traverse City 40 Under 40

House of 301 and founder Jules Brown captured the 20th anniversary issue of 40 Under 40 nominees in the studio this summer and the word is out! Traverse City Ticker just released the publication, be sure to check it out. 

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

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

National Car Seat Check

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

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

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

Your First 30 Days: Designing Onboarding Packets That Accelerate Confidence and Performance

Business owners set the tone for how new employees experience their first days on the job. A thoughtfully designed onboarding packet does more than share paperwork—it shapes clarity, confidence, and culture from day one.Quick Snapshot for Busy Owners Strong onboarding packets reduce ramp-up time and early turnover. Clear structure and pacing prevent overwhelm and build confidence. Culture, expectations, and role clarity should appear early and often. Delivery format matters just as much as

Brand Like You Mean It: Foundational Moves for Small Business Owners

A logo won’t save you. Neither will a slick font. Branding is a decision—not a decoration. When you’re starting a business, everything feels like it needs to happen at once. But brand work? That’s not extra. It’s structural. Every conversation, every pitch, every page on your site builds from this foundation. Get your brand right, and things start sticking. Get it wrong—or ignore it—and every next step slips through your fingers.Define Who You Are Before Anyone Else Does You don’t start with colors—you