Building on Our Positive Momentum

Among the most important parts of a race is crossing the finish line. Getting there requires preparation, determination and execution. But, despite countless inspiring stories of sportsmanship and selflessness shown during big races, the run is diminished if one doesn’t finish the job.

There are similar parallels in the world …

On Your Mark, Get Set ... Compete! Launch of EDO will help businesses plant, scale and grow

Did you know that cities compete for business?

And did you know that the competition is often fierce? For an example, look no further than the frenzied competition among the nation’s biggest cities to land Amazon’s HQ2.

Or do you just think, “The Traverse City area is a beautiful and …

Governor's Conference on Tourism Lands in TC

Michigan’s premier tourism industry conference lands in Traverse City next month, bringing with it ideas, innovation and the latest travel intelligence.

“Hospitality Reimagined” is this year's theme for the annual Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Speakers and sessions are planned to illuminate “ow …

What Does Michigan’s Recreational Marijuana Law Mean for Employers?

This past November, Michigan voters decided to pass a proposal allowing for the recreational the use of marijuana for persons 21 years of age or older in private locations where the owner does not forbid it. The law is nuanced, but generally it allows individuals to use and possess up …

Destination TC: Convention and business groups a big focus for TC Tourism

Traverse City is a known major destination for tourists, but what about business groups? In recent years, more meeting planners and associations have been looking at Traverse City for their annual meetings, conferences, trade shows, seminars or events. Local hotels and resorts like the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, the …

Roll Out the Barrel: How barrel aging is reshaping the craft beverage world

If you’ve been in a brewpub or craft beer bar in the past few years, chances are you’ve seen a least a few barrel-aged beers on the menu.

Barrel aging is a growing niche in the beer world, spurred forth in part by Michigan’s own Founders Brewing Company. Two years …

It Takes Two: Employers, business groups work to welcome 'trailing spouses' to the community

Ryan and Ann Olson longed to return to their native Grand Traverse region from the Lansing area to raise their family. But it didn’t seem feasible any time soon because Ann was in law school full time at Michigan State University.

Nevertheless, Ryan said he always kept his eyes open …