Still Writing Their Stories: Traverse City's 7Over70 are not slowing down

By Craig Manning

Is 70 the new 60? The new 50? You could come to either conclusion based on our latest 7Over70 class, a group of impressive 70 and 80-somethings who are still trailblazing and moving the local economic needle in unique ways. From farmers to philanthropists to career journeymen, join us in celebrating this bunch – the TCBN's first 7Over70 honorees since 2019.

Jim Bardenhagen

How it all began: Bardenhagen grew up on his family’s centennial farm in Suttons Bay, graduated from Leland Public School in 1962 and went to Michigan State University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in marketing and …

The Leelanau Problem: Cab startup, BATA attempt to address ongoing transit woes

By Art Bukowski

It’s hard to catch a ride in Leelanau County.

Despite Leelanau landing on every top 10 list imaginable, soaring real estate prices and record visitation at popular attractions, people who don’t want to drive face limited options for getting around.

Ride shares like Uber exist, but they are nearly useless due to a very low number of drivers. Cab companies also operate, but most are located in Traverse City and have limited practical availability up …

Growth, Consolidation or Both?: Bank branch expansion and contraction in northern Michigan

By Craig Manning

Are physical banking locations a fading vestige of a past era, or are they making a comeback after a pandemic-era spike in digital banking? As with most things, it seems the correct answer is somewhere in the middle.

Decline of brick and mortar?

Much has been made in recent years about the decline of brick-and-mortar banking. According to the National Community Reinvestment Coalition, the United States lost about 7,500 brick and mortar bank branch locations …

How Much Money Does it Take to Retire Comfortably in Traverse City? Probably a lot

By Rick Haglund

Located at the foot of picturesque Grand Traverse Bay with abundant recreational, dining and cultural opportunities, Traverse City is considered one of the most desirable places in the country to retire.

The city and surrounding region regularly make it into the top 10 lists of best places to retire in the United States by publications including U.S. News and World Report, Travel & Leisure magazine and Realtor.com.

“We looked at all the usual places: Florida, …

'Finding a Problem Before It Finds Us': Heavy-duty equipment means preventative maintenance

By Ross Boissoneau

'The Industry's Largest Supply Gap:' Women's share of wealth soars while number of women advisors remains flat

By Art Bukowski

Growing Demand: Retirement homes offer an array of amenities – if you can get in

By Ross Boissoneau

Help (Really) Wanted: Local dealerships, auto shops desperate for automotive technicians

By Art Bukowski

In The Driver's Seat: BATA's new director on driver shortages, what it's doing well and what it aims to improve

By Art Bukowski

Flight Status: The latest news from Cherry Capital Airport's very busy CEO

By Luke Haase

From the Desk of Cindy Evans, Executive Director of Grand Traverse Industries

By Art Bukowski

The Survivor's Tax Trap: How to create a financial plan before one spouse is gone

By Eric Braund

What to Make of a Life: Cliffs, Fog, Fire, and the Self-Knowledge Imperative

By Chris Wendel

Building a Stronger Traverse City Through Strategic Investment

By Sid Van Slyke and Harry Burkholder

Time Out: Take a moment to create a financial game plan this fall

By Holly Gallagher

In It Together: You don't need to know it all to be resourceful

By Sebastian Garbsch

Annuities Explained: The good, the bad and the ugly

By Jeff Dennis

NEWSMAKERS

By Lynn Geiger

BRIEFLY

By Lynn Geiger

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