September 2022 Issue

40Under40: Forty of the region's best and brightest

By Tcbn Staff

Compiled by Ross Boissoneau and Craig Manning

Following is TCBN's 16th annual list of the 40 most influential regional leaders under age 40.

This list recognizes individuals in Grand Traverse, Leelanau, Benzie and Kalkaska counties under the age of 40 whose professional and community efforts during this past year had the most impact on their community, the region and the economy.

The 2022 class is comprised of 22 women and 18 men. More than half are new to the list. Below they describe their regional economic impact, what local person inspires them and their next big thing.

A panel of …

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