October 2024 Issue

Boomer Boom: Six ways retirees are affecting the Grand Traverse region

By Craig Manning

Beaches, boats, golf, wine, sunshine.

These are just a few of the draws that have helped make Traverse City and the broader Grand Traverse region the most popular destination for retirees in Michigan. While local retirees don’t necessarily live here year-round – often trading the area’s cold winter weather for the warmer climates of places like Florida or Arizona – they undoubtedly have a massive impact on the regional community, economy and environment. Some of those impacts are predictable, like the way retirees skew Traverse City’s demographic statistics. Others are less explored, like how thoroughly older adults dominate the local …

Bigger and Better: BATA's new facility designed to facilitate growth, cut inefficiencies

By Art Bukowski

New digs for northern Michigan’s largest transportation authority will result in increased efficiency, better service and an organization poised to grow alongside the region it serves.

So say leaders at the Bay Area Transportation Authority (BATA), which last month moved into a purpose-built new headquarters at the intersection of LaFranier and Hammond roads south of Traverse City.

The 87,000 square-foot facility brings all of BATA’s operations under one roof and is part of a larger …

Our economic future is on the ballot and that’s a certainty

By Gabe Schneider

"Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency; but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” – Benjamin Franklin in a letter to Jean-Baptiste Le Roy, 1789

Certainty. From a business perspective, it is an essential element of good public policy. Can we have some assurance that the rules of the road are not going to change the moment a different political party …

Gold Rush: Record-high prices have mixed impact on local dealers, jewelers

By Art Bukowski

Stocks? Sure. Bonds? Alright, fine. Cash? Getting closer.

The yellow stuff? Now we’re talking.

For thousands of years, mankind has been fascinated with gold. And while the financial world of 2024 is a bit more sophisticated than it was in ancient Rome or Greece, there’s still plenty of investors and collectors who insist on having this legendary and universally revered metal in their holdings.

“They want it in their hands,” said Chris Guynn, owner of …

Big Banks, Local Leaders: Northern Michigan bank heads on community investment, economic insulation and local control

By Craig Manning

Right-to-Repair Bill: Farmers seek right to repair own equipment as survival element

By Rick Haglund

A Perfect Fit: Mark Gerlando aims to get customers 'one with the bike'

By Art Bukowski

Still On Track: North-South passenger rail project enters critical phase two study

By Art Bukowski

Lunch Special: Noontime leadership program returns to Traverse City Country Club

By Ross Boissoneau

Poor Man’s Estate Planning: The land of unintended consequences

By Cortney Danbrook

Road Construction Report Card: Five businesses share impact from Grandview Parkway/East Front Street rebuild

By Craig Manning

The Bucket Strategy: Popular approach is widely used by financial planners

By Heidi Cartwright

From the Desk of Heather Smith, General Manager of Dave's Garage

By Art Bukowski

Don’t Miss Out: Five financial moves to make before year’s end

By Eric Braund

Safe Bet: Keeping your money productive and protected

By Ross Boissoneau

The Problem With Change and the Essential Nature of Human Performance

By Chris Wendel

Planning Your Exit: Advice for business owners nearing retirement

By Kierstin Gunsberg

'Farming' Your Finances: Are you providing sufficient care and feeding to grow your wealth?

By Rebecca Teahen

This former Apple developer is bringing a new synthesizer to market

By Kierstin Gunsberg

Face Time: Leveraging video and audio recordings for pre-screening saves time, increases insight

By Jennifer Ewing

Briefly

By Lynn Geiger

Newsmakers

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Janie Shier recently joined Prout Financial Design in Traverse City. Shier brings more than 20 years of administrative experience, specializing in client relations, to her new role.

Judy Suszek recently joined the administrative team at Prout Financial Design in Traverse City. Suszek brings extensive experience to the team.

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By Lynn Geiger

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