Paging iNDIGO Partners – How one of the largest private hospitalist groups in the nation is saving rural health care

The symptoms of a small, failing hospital are instantly recognizable: chronic empty beds, a beleaguered staff and a bottom line that bleeds red. But rather than closing the doors, is there a way to treat – and perhaps cure – these ailing facilities?

One prescription that is finding substantial success …

Credit Union Mergers on the Rise

Members Credit Union in Traverse City and Bay Winds Federal Credit Union in Charlevoix were itching to expand. Members Credit Union was eyeing new business in the Petoskey area while Bay Winds wanted a presence in the booming Grand Traverse region.

Each was allowed to march into those areas under …

The Liability of Ignoring Cyber Crime: What can you do to protect your company?

As commerce moves increasingly online, the criminal class is also redirecting their malicious efforts toward the digital sphere.

According to the “2015 Cost of Cyber Crime Study: United States” conducted by the Traverse City-based Ponemon Institute, the U.S. has seen an 82 percent increase in cyber crime in just over …

Not Your Grandparents' Lobbyist

Worried your kid might turn out to be a lobbyist? Gabe Schneider, owner of Northern Strategies 360 in Traverse City, doesn’t share your concern. And he has two children of his own.

“In fact, we need more lobbyists,” argued Schneider, the former regional representative for Senator Carl Levin.

It is …

A Plan For PACE: Program would provide comprehensive care for frail seniors outside of nursing homes

Beauty and Brains – Traverse City Has It All

A Kickstart for Business Financing? SEC Issues New, Long-Awaited Investment Crowdfunding Rules